Humidity is often a missing element in the environment we except plants to thrive in. Many houseplants are tropical and live in naturally humid conditions. While some plants can do fine without humidity, even in dry climates, most will thrive best with some added humidity. As an added bonus, humidity is also a beneficial toContinue reading “Humidity and plants”
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Propagating Jade Plants
“The Jade plant is one of the easiest plants to grow and care for. So are you wondering “can jade plants grow in water?” A jade plant can be propagated and grow in water either by the stem or leaf propagation. After the new plant develops roots in water it can grow and stay inContinue reading “Propagating Jade Plants”
Attracting Hummingbirds to your Garden
Nectar is the only reason that hummingbirds visit flowers in the first place. They need this sugar solution to fuel their high energy lifestyle. (They flap their wings around 60 times per SECOND)Also, a common trait of many flowers that attract hummingbirds is that they are long and tubular. Insects have a hard time reachingContinue reading “Attracting Hummingbirds to your Garden”
Growing Pumpkins for Fall
Whether you’re growing miniature pumpkins for tabletop displays or a beefy fruit for spooky carving, learning how to plant pumpkin seeds will improve your odds of success. It’s also critical to know when to plant pumpkin seeds, especially if you’re aiming for a larger-than-life harvest. Like all seeds, pumpkin seeds need just a few thingsContinue reading “Growing Pumpkins for Fall”
Small Edible Garden
Getting a Small Kitchen Garden Started can be a fun summer project for your kids or for yourself. Edible salad gardens in a pot can be a fun filled treat in your kitchen. The yummy greens are planted to the brim with tasty herbs like parsley, chives and spring onions, edible flowers, and baby spinach.Continue reading “Small Edible Garden”
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