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Setting up an indoor garden gives you the same health benefits as an outdoor garden. It can really improve your lifestyle when it comes to reducing stress levels and enhancing relaxation time, plus it allows you year-round access to fresh homegrown produce. If you live in the city and don’t have your own yard you can…
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Starting seeds indoors can feel daunting if you’ve never done it before, especially when pre-started seedlings are readily available at your local garden center. However, it’s relatively straightforward once you get the hang of it, and many find it rewarding to nurture plants throughout their entire growing cycle. If you’ve never started seeds before, here’s…
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By Jessica Damiano | The Associated Press January is traditionally a month for fresh starts and resolutions, many of which center around self-care. And if you’ve spent any time watching television or scrolling social media this month, you’ve likely been bombarded with diet and exercise pitches. But there’s another route to self-care that influencers rarely…
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Whether you’re interested in growing microgreens on the kitchen counter or planning a much larger project in your greenhouse, a hydroponic garden is a great choice for those who lack the space for a traditional one. These indoor gardens can grow an impressive variety of plants, from herbs like basil, mint, and cilantro to leafy…
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Starting a garden from scratch as a beginner can seem daunting. One of the best ways to ease into gardening is to break your project down into manageable steps. Whether you want to start a vegetable garden, a flower garden, or maybe even both, this step-by-step guide will soon have you enjoying delicious flavors and…
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A flower garden is a wonderful way to enhance your home’s curb appeal and welcome pollinators to your yard. But curating the perfect flower garden can be daunting, especially if you’re a beginner. Where should it go in your landscape? What types of flowers should you choose? How do you arrange them for maximum visual…
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Carly Wood owns “The Garden Spot” and joined us with some easy ways to start your green thumb off on the right “foot”. 1. Start SmallA small area is great for beginners.Focus on easy-to-grow plants like herbs (basil, chives, thyme, oregano etc), peas, radishes, spring greens, lettuce, tomatoes, and even flowers!Zinnias are an easy flower…
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Every time I visit my friends Libby and Clark’s house, they’re growing a new kind of lettuce or fresh herbs under a sleek hydroponic system with timed lights and self-watering trays. They say it’s relaxing, saves them money, and helps them eat healthier. They swear their homegrown greens taste better, too. They’re not the only…
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Monsoon season is nature’s way of replenishing the earth with much-needed water and cooling down the relentless summer heat. The soft drizzle, the earthy scent of wet soil, and the greenery make it feel like the world is breathing again. Imagine stepping out barefoot onto a damp terrace, rain clouds overhead, your fingers deep in…
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Starting seeds indoors offers a cost-effective way to grow a variety of vegetables and ornamental plants. This method allows gardeners to cultivate seedlings that can be transplanted outdoors, following a general process adapted to each plant’s particular needs for seed depth, growing medium, water, and light. Key steps include selecting a suitable container, ensuring adequate…