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Flowers

How to Grow Orchids in Water

Orchids and water have a complicated relationship in captivity. But did you know that you can indeed grow your orchids hydroponically? Gardening expert Melissa Strauss walks through ways to do it!

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Seeds

How to Germinate Seeds on Paper Towels in 7 Steps

Why wait weeks for sprouts to appear when you can watch them grow? The paper towel seed-starting method is easy for beginner and advanced gardeners alike. Learn how to reuse common household items to sprout all sorts of seedlings, from lettuce to chili peppers.

Low-growing Culantro plant with sharply toothed green leaves and tiny spiked flowers atop tall stalks.

Herbs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Culantro

If you love Caribbean cuisine, you’ve probably tried culantro. This fragrant and nutrient-dense herb brings out the flavors in many dishes, such as recaíto from Puerto Rico. In this article, gardening expert Matt Dursum shows you how to plant, grow, and care for culantro.

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Flowers

5 Signs Your Orchid is Getting Too Much Light

Orchids can be picky about their exposure conditions. Too little, and they won't flower, but too much can leave behind serious leaf damage. Join orchid enthusiast Melissa Strauss to talk about signs that your plant may be getting too much sun.

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Flowers

Should You Trim Dead Orchid Leaves?

Is your orchid carrying some dead weight, and you're not sure if you should leave it alone or do some trimming? In this article, orchid enthusiast Melissa Strauss talks about dead orchid leaves and what you should do about them.

A white Selenicereus grandiflorus flower with long, slender petals and delicate yellow stamens, surrounded by dark green foliage.

Ornamental Gardens

7 Indoor Moon Garden Plants That Bloom at Night

A moon garden has its glow-up in the darker part of the day, but the light of that famous celestial body. If you're a houseplant lover and a night owl, an indoor moon garden is the perfect project! Here are some of our favorite night-bloomers that you can grow in your in-home moon garden.

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Flowers

9 Ways You Might Be Killing Your Orchid

If your orchid is suffering, don't be too hard on yourself. These epiphytes can be a bit fussy about their care and environment. Join orchid enthusiast Melissa Strauss to talk about some factors that could contribute to your orchid's failing health.

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Gardening Inspiration

5 Seed Germination Methods To Try This Season

It’s seed-starting season! Or nearly so, depending on your climate, selections, and sowing preference. Some species benefit from specific elements to spur germination, and we can replicate these to accelerate conditions in our setups. Garden expert Katherine Rowe looks at seed germination methods to explore now for a jumpstart on spring growing.