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Best gardening podcasts
Here is a list of the best gardening podcasts! This list includes my personal favorites, recommendations from gardening experts, and popular plant-lover podcasts. There are…
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Why do plants need water?
Plants need light, water, air, nutrients, and a comfortable temperature to survive and thrive. We all know that plants need water, but WHY do they…
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Composting at home
Ready to start composting at home? It’s easy to do and brings a ton of benefits! Here’s everything you need to know. Why bother composting…
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Perlite
Perlite is a manufactured granular product made from naturally occurring volcanic glass that is used in potting mix and also in industrial applications. In other…
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What is the white stuff in potting soil?
Most often, the white stuff in potting soil is perlite – a manufactured granular product made by heating up little bits of naturally occurring glass…
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101+ gardening tools list
Most gardeners don’t set foot in the garden without their trusty handheld trowel, favorite pruning shears, and perhaps a nice pair of gardening gloves. That…
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Garden soil
Great garden soil is generally deep, porous, and loamy. It holds enough moisture and air to support plant roots while allowing excess water to drain…
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Winter composting
Many of us stop composting our organic waste at home during the wintertime. The cold temperatures and decreased amounts of yard waste can make winter…
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12 DIY Christmas ornaments
It’s the most magical time of the year to make your own Christmas ornaments! Here are 12 ideas for DIY Christmas ornaments for your family…
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DIY photo cube ornament
This photo cube ornament was such a fun Christmas craft! It’s inspired by one of our family’s favorite tree ornaments. My parents’ friends made us…
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Paper house ornaments
These paper house ornaments were a lovely little holiday craft to do while the snow was blanketing our neighborhood last weekend. Simple yet elegant, these…
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Popsicle stick sled ornaments
These popsicle stick sled ornaments are adorable! Here’s how to make your own tiny wooden sleigh ornaments using popsicle sticks and glue. They’re easier than…
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DIY mitten ornaments
These cute DIY mitten ornaments are absolutely gorgeous on the Christmas tree! They are made of felted fabric with a pretty embroidered snowflake and finished…
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DIY cookie cutter ornaments
These cookie-cutter ornaments are the perfect way to remember a family trip, garden harvest, or another wonderful memory at Christmas time. DIY cookie-cutter Christmas ornaments…
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Organic fertilizer
Organic fertilizer, derived from plant or animal matter, enriches soil with nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium while improving soil structure, moisture retention, and beneficial…
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Epsom salt for plants: Good or bad for the garden?
Who has seen the recommendation to add Epsom salt to your roses, tomatoes, or just indiscriminately all over the garden!? I certainly have. Epsom salt…
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How to compost
Learning how to compost will teach you how to speed up the natural decomposition of biological materials. Composting is SO helpful in diverting food and…
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Best time to prune trees
Wondering when is the best time to prune trees? While you can get out the pruning tools any old time, there really is a preferred…
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17 types of glass Christmas ornaments
Glass Christmas ornaments are a stunning addition to traditional holiday decor. Here are some of the best classic types of glass tree ornaments to add…
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50+ gardening gift basket ideas
Putting together a garden-themed gift basket? Here are 57 gardening gift basket ideas for what to put in a garden gift basket! The garden gift…
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101+ plant puns
Aloe there! Welcome to my page of plant puns. Here are my favorite gardening wordplay jokes and other plant-based pun-iness. Gardening puns Houseplant puns Herb…
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Water-soluble organic fertilizer
Water-soluble fertilizers infuse garden soil with nutrients quickly and effectively. The best of these products are also safe for organic gardening, fulfilling all your plant’s…
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Potting soil vs garden soil
Both potting soil and garden soil have their place in the garden. When choosing between potting soil vs garden soil, the main factor to consider…
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Potting soil ingredients
What’s actually in those container gardening soil bags? What are the most common potting soil ingredients? Most potting mixes are made from a combination of…
