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This DIY seed starting mix is a cost-effective way to provide your spring garden seeds with the ideal environment for germination and early growth, and ensure they develop into healthy, thriving plants. Starting seeds indoors is a rewarding way to get a head start with plants that will be ready to transplant later this spring …

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As the heat of summer approaches, many vegetable gardeners face a familiar problem – tomato sunscald. This phenomenon, caused by too much sunlight and made worse by improper pruning practices, can pose a significant threat to your tomato yields.  Tomato plants love sunlight, but sometimes it can be a case of “too much of a …

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Tomato blossom drop is a problem that many vegetable gardeners experience, particularly those in hot climates. If fact, a common question that I get from my readers in the warmer states is “Why is my tomato plant dropping its flowers?” You’ve nurtured your tomato plants with care, eagerly expecting to get a harvest of luscious, …

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Spathiphyllum (AKA peace lilies) with their elegant white blooms and lush foliage, are beautiful additions to any indoor space. Peace lily care indoors is relatively straightforward, making them a popular choice for homes and offices alike. These low-maintenance plants thrive in the home, even in low-light conditions. Their pristine white flowers, which resemble delicate trumpets …

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Today, let’s explore a variety of creative ways to make use of cooked rice in some of my favorite leftover rice recipes. What to do with leftover rice is something I ask myself all the time. We order Chinese, Indian and Thai takeout often and always have an extra container of cooked rice when we …

Read More about Leftover Rice Recipes – What to Do With Leftover Rice

Let’s have a look at cooking with bay leaves. These little green leaves pack quite a punch when it comes to adding flavor and aroma to your recipes. Bay leaves are commonly used in soups and stews, sauces, and marinades, where they simmer alongside other ingredients. Whole bay leaves are most commonly used due to …

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Welcome to our guide for how to dry bay leaves from your own backyard bay laurel plant. It is so much easier than you might think! Dried bay leaves are sold at most supermarkets, but if you have your own plant, you can easily dry the leaves to use in your recipes (and the flavor …

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Summer just got a little more special with our recipe for stuffed zucchini flowers. The savory blend of creamy goat cheese, fresh herbs, and spinach goes beautifully with the crispy Panko breadcrumb coating. This elegant appetizer showcases the edible flowers of summer squash and is sure to impress your guests. It also gives us a …

Read More about Stuffed Zucchini Flowers Recipe – Fried Squash Blossoms

Growing zucchini  (AKA summer squash) involves selecting the right variety, spacing plants correctly and being effective with pest control. Otherwise, most gardeners will tell you that zucchini almost grows itself! Be careful though! Your neighbors might have to lock their door when they see you coming over with armfuls of zucchini! Growing summer squash will …

Read More about Growing Zucchini – Tips for How to Grow Summer Squash

These stuffed yellow squash boats are the perfect way to use up a plentiful harvest of summer squash that seems to happen this time of the year. One of our good friends showed up yesterday with a bag of yellow summer crook neck squash. We all know the story of locking your doors so that …

Read More about Stuffed Yellow Squash Boats – Healthy Recipe for Summer Squash

Growing tomatoes in pots can be a space-saving way to enjoy fresh homegrown tomatoes, especially if you have a small space for gardening. Tomato container gardening is perfect for apartment dwellers or those without access to a traditional garden. This method will let you to grow delicious tomatoes on patios, balconies, rooftops, or even windowsills. …

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When to plant peas depends on your local climate and the type of peas that you plan to grow. However, as a general rule, peas are cool-season crops that like cooler temperatures for germination and to start growing. There is even a gardening saying “plant peas when daffodils or forsythia bloom.” This tells us clearly …

Read More about When to Plant Peas – All About Garden Peas Sowing Times

Leggy succulents are those that have elongated stems or a stretched out appearance. This typically happens when succulents don’t receive enough light. In their natural habitat, succulents grow in sunny, dry conditions. If they don’t receive enough light, they may stretch out as they try to reach the sunlight. Many succulents, such as echeveria, hens …

Read More about Leggy succulents- Etiolation – How to Fix a Stretched Succulent

Ponytail palm (beaucarnea recurvata) is not actually a palm, but a succulent in the Asparagaceae family. It is easy to care for and makes an impressive looking plant, particularly if you have one with multiple stems. The plant has a bulb-like trunk with the texture of elephant skin and long curling leaves. The bulbous trunk …

Read More about Ponytail Palm care – How to Grow Beaucarnea Recurvata

Kalanchoe thyrsiflora is a succulent with paddle shaped leaves which get quite red on the margins in brighter sunlight. These paddle plant care tips will help you get the most out of your plant. This plant is often confused with another, more common succulent, known as kalanchoe luciae. (Both have a similar look and the …

Read More about Kalanchoe Thyrsiflora Care – (AKA Paddle Plant – Desert Cabbage)

It’s time to learn the secrets of watermelon peperomia care! This tropical plant is a perfect indoor plant for beginners. Watermelon peperomia grows naturally in the rainforest, but adapts exceptionally well to indoor growing. It is a charming, compact houseplant known for its eye-catching foliage, which resembles the pattern of a watermelon rind. Keep reading …

Read More about Watermelon Peperomia Care – How to Grow Peperomia Argyreia

These 26 low light indoor plants are easy to care for and don’t mind growing in lower light situations. This makes them ideal for rooms with limited light, especially during the winter months when the sun is lower in the sky. These easy-care low light houseplants will not only grow, but actually thrive in less than …

Read More about Best Low Light Indoor Plants – Houseplants For Lower Light Rooms

This vegetable manicotti recipe is loaded with the wonderful taste of fresh vegetables to delight vegetarians, but the richness that comes from the sauce and cheese that will delight even meat eaters. My whole family is very fond of Italian meals. We are also trying to eat a bit less meat, so Italian vegetable recipes …

Read More about Vegetable Manicotti – Stuffed Mushroom Cheese Manicotti Recipe

Thanksgiving cactus propagation will give you new plants to share with friends. Fortunately, it is easy to do! This pretty plant (Schlumbergera truncata), also known as holiday cactus, is a popular houseplant that flowers about the time of the Thanksgiving holiday in the U.S. It is known for its vibrant, colorful blooms and easy care. …

Read More about Thanksgiving Cactus Propagation – Multiply Your Plant Three Ways

The lipstick plant, also known as Aeschynanthus radicans, is a popular houseplant known for its attractive, tubular flowers that resemble lipstick tubes. The plant is quite easy to grow, and perfect for those who love the look of trailing indoor basket plants with pretty flowers. Keep reading to get some tips for successfully growing a …

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Snake plant care is simple and easy. If you are looking for a plant that will thrive even with neglect, this indoor plant is for you! Also known as mother in law’s tongue, this tough plant has stiff, sword-like leaves with stripes and creamy yellow borders. The plant grows slowly indoors, and is comfortable even …

Read More about Snake Plant Care – Growing Dracaena Trifasciata (Sansevieria)

Choosing indoor plants with red flowers can add a pop of vibrant color to your indoor space, creating a focal point and enhancing the overall decor. Red flowers are very striking and visually appealing. They are often associated with love, passion, and energy.  Having red flowers in your indoor environment can evoke positive emotions and create …

Read More about Indoor Plants with Red Flowers – 15 House Plants with Red Blooms

Mulching leaves is a great way to prevent cold-tolerant weed seeds from sprouting over the winter, and will help your soil hold moisture next year. Best of all – as long as you have trees in your yard –  it’s free! Don’t let autumn’s natural treasure go to waste; it’s time to recycle those fallen …

Read More about Tips for Mulching Leaves – How to Make Composted Leaf Mulch

Fall is the time of the year when succulent babies often make an appearance. These miniature versions of adults succulents give you a wonderful (and free!) opportunity to increase your collection. These tiny plants, or offsets, are the offspring of mature succulent plants. They’re essentially little replicas of the parent plant, and you often find …

Read More about Succulent Babies – How to Propagate Offsets, Pups, & Side Shoots

With October comes the cooler temperatures, falling of leaves, and of course pumpkin carving time. For the perfect carved Jack O Lantern, be sure to familiarize yourself with this list of the best pumpkins for carving. When it comes to choosing pumpkins for carving projects, not all pumpkins are equal. As a matter of fact, …

Read More about Best Pumpkins for Carving – Tips for Picking the Perfect Pumpkin

How to preserve a pumpkin carving is a problem unique to fall. Autumn is the time of the year when temperatures drop, pumpkin harvest is here, and leaves start to change color. It’s also the time for homes to start decorating for Halloween and Thanksgiving and this includes carving pumpkins. It’s not unusual to see …

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