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Gardening Tips

How to Start Seeds in Toilet Paper Rolls

Winter is a great time to start seeds. Toilet paper rolls make great containers for those who want a sustainable, zero-waste option to do it. There are a few particulars to consider if you want to go this route. Thankfully, experienced gardener Sarah Jay has used this method before.

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Houseplants

7 Houseplants That Refresh Stagnant Indoor Air

Have you ever heard that houseplants refresh air in homes and offices? While there is contention about whether this is the case, it doesn’t hurt to add a few plants to indoor spaces. If anything, they’ll refresh the interior with their color and presence. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay has seven plants you can grow indoors to liven up the space.

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Houseplants

5 Tips for Clean and Shiny Orchid Leaves

Clean orchid leaves make your plant healthier and happier. But new orchid growers might not have the best idea how to clean them. Experienced gardener, Sarah Jay, provides tips on how to have shiny orchid leaves all year long.

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Houseplants

How to Grow Spider Plants in Water

Spider plants are one of the easiest houseplants to propagate, and growing them in water is simple and rewarding. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how to root spider plant plantlets in water, creating new plants without soil or complicated equipment.

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Edible

5 Easy Fixes for Yellow, Floppy Microgreens

Yellow, weak microgreens are a common frustration for new growers, but the problems are usually easy to fix. Gardening expert Madison Moulton identifies five common causes of poor microgreen growth and explains how to solve each one for healthier, more vibrant harvests.

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Seeds

How and Why to Pre-Sprout Seeds Before Growing

Every year, we gather our seeds and starting supplies to start the spring garden. If we’re dealing with old seeds or hard-to-germinate ones, we can use a fun trick to save ourselves some space and money! Experienced gardener Sarah Jay walks you through why and how to pre-sprout seeds for more success in spring.

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Seeds

7 Native Plant Seeds You Can Direct Sow in Winter

When should you direct-sow native plant seeds? Winter and fall are the best times to do it! Gather your native seeds, and get your substrate ready. Experienced gardener and Master Naturalist Sarah Jay covers 7 native plants seeds you can sow in the cold.

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Edible

How to Grow a Salad Garden in January

Fresh salad greens in the middle of winter might sound impossible, but with the right setup and variety choices, January can be a productive month for growing. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how to grow a salad garden in January, whether you're gardening indoors, in a greenhouse, or outside in milder climates.

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Seeds

Seed Starting Under Lights: Getting a Jump on Winter Growing

Starting seeds indoors during winter gives you a head start on the growing season and expands the possibilities of what you can grow. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how to use grow lights for winter seed starting, from choosing what to plant to transplanting healthy seedlings.