Category: General

How to Grow Bananas in Temperate Climates

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Imagine looking out your window to see the large fronds of tropical bananas swaying in the breeze on a crisp autumn morning. Think this is impossible? No, it isn’t. While it all sounds like a horticultural impossibility, growing bananas in…
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Why You Should be Growing Hostas

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Hostas (or plantain lilies to some) are one of the most popular plants grown in home gardens throughout North America. Known for their pretty leaves, hardiness, and shade tolerance, they are regarded as the ideal plants for gardeners. Regardless if…
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Small Space Winter Gardening

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Small space winter gardening. You might have heard of it, but have you considered that it’s not just a passing trend driven by aesthetic or entertainment appeal, but rather an adaptation borne out of rising food costs, diminished seasonal availability…
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How to Grow Millet at Home (Not Difficult)

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Millet is small, simple, and an easily grown grain crop. You simply need to plant the seeds in warm, well-drained soil, be sure that the seeds get ample sunlight and water sparingly as the seeds take root and, in a…
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Best 6 Houseplants to Grow in Winter

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Winter always ushers in shorter days and lower temperatures, which leaves one yearning for the beauty of the outdoors. But what if the beauty of nature could be translated into art and used to decorate the house while at the…
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How to Grow Broad Beans Easily

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Have you wanted to grow broad beans yourself in your backyard (and not just munching on them as snacks)? It’s not that hard if you follow the basics. Broad beans are popular because of the nutritional value they are loaded…
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How to Grow Venus Flytrap Easily

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Venus flytrap carnivorous plants are fascinating additions to the world of gardening. Like pitcher plants, these carnivorous plants can be rewarding for those seeking to go down the offbeat garden path. These plants have special leaves that snap shut like…
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Nepenthes Pitcher Plant Care

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If you’re a professional gardener, growing and caring for the carnivorous plants known as pitcher plants can be both rewarding and difficult; particularly plants of the genus Nepenthes. These plants are fascinating, exotic, and many are strikingly beautiful. This article…
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Gardening During a Drought

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Garden plants need water to grow and be productive but we shouldn’t count on enough rainfall to keep our garden plants well hydrated. Drought conditions are impacting much of the world at the present time and obviously gardening during a…
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How to Grow Mung Beans Easily

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Mung beans are a popular legume garden plant in Asia (related to adzuki and cowpea) but many other parts of the world have not heard of them. However, if you have ever eaten sprouts in stir fry or salads, chances…
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