Mushrooms are without doubt very tasty. Exotic mushrooms might be very expensive, and it’s sometimes difficult to find them in supermarkets. So why not take the fungi into your home and grow them on your own? It’s fun and easy if you follow the guidelines, and they look cool when they start fruiting. The mini-greenhouses …
Growing plants under lights indoors are something you might have heard about but haven’t attempted. Many people believe growing plants under lights is a costly and complicated business but the truth is anyone with even a little gardening know-how can set up lights for growing plants indoors. It might be that the climate you live …
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There’s nothing like fresh herbs to make your recipes pop, and even if you don’t cook, herbs are a fragrant addition to your garden. Cilantro (also known as coriander or Chinese parsley) is hardy, easy to grow, and may promote healthy skin and reduce inflammation, among other health benefits, when ingested. It can grow from …
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If you live in an apartment or within a large city, it may be nearly impossible to find adequate garden space to have a garden. Even the tiniest gardens require life-giving light to help them grow, after all, plants can’t go through photosynthesis and make their food without it! Even if you don’t have a …
If you’ve ever worked in an office, then you’ve probably noticed that the fluorescent light bulbs above seem to always burn bright consistently. Eventually, they give up, but they definitely have a longer life than the incandescent bulbs of yesteryear. One big benefit to fluorescent lighting is that it doesn’t produce nearly as much heat …
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Planting season. Supplies and seed packets have started to pile up at garden centers, the weather is getting a bit warmer, and the final frost is almost upon us. Spring is coming, which means you need to get your seedlings started. However, before you jump right into placing …
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This past winter, a sudden and drastic need to pull our plants indoors hit for the first time. We were now living in Chicago with an insatiable cat — and when I say insatiable, I mean it. This furball has a penchant for anything green and plant-like, even pineapple tops! So if you’re in a …
Every year when it’s planting season, I find myself rushed to get those seeds going. Sometimes, it’s because I’m a little late to get things planted, other times, I’m just impatient and want those flowers now! So, I’ve wondered, how to germinate seeds quickly? After a bit of research and experimentation, I’ve found these 11 …
While we were all taught that plants only need soil, water, and sunlight to grow strong, our science classes neglected to mention that the plant growth process has some cheat codes — like a specially designed heat mat. Plant heat mats are incredibly helpful in seed germination and plant propagation, especially during the colder months …
Ready to spend some green on some greenery? Then you’ll love this list of the most expensive house plants from around the world! Rare house plants, house plants that were specially bred, house plants that are unimaginably beautiful, and house plants that are just dumb expensive. You won’t believe how much they cost! How Expensive Are We Talking? …
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