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Livin’ on a Prayer
If you thought the prayer plant was only that one from the 80s with the dull leaves with dots, think again. Hybrids developed since then produce striking vibrant leaves. Learn more about this taking care of this popular houseplant with the leaves that fold up to ‘pray’ at night in response to changing light levels.
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Two Uncommon Cool Weather Root Crops
Turnips and rutabagas have been cultivated for hundreds of years but are not found in many home gardens today. These cool weather root crops are easy to grow and produce large vegetables that store well and can be used for a variety of dishes. Learn about the newer varieties available and explore some recipes you can try out for yourself. Get growing!
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Starting with the Light
It’s time to begin thinking about starting those seedlings for your lush summer vegetable garden. And, to begin thinking about how to get them growing. Consider using grow lights or improving any that you may already have. Read about some of the tips and tricks of starting seeds indoors and how using grow lights can make your seed starting more successful.
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Building Blocks for Your Seedlings
Learn about a newer method for starting seeds indoors without the messy task of finding pots and finding space. Meet the soil blocks that create small cubes of soil to drop your seeds into. And when transplanting outdoors in spring, just pop the blocks of soil with seedlings into the ground. Discover how this mechanical marvel can simplify your spring planting.
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Tropics in a Jar
Winter is a time when indoor plants dream about warmth. For tropical houseplants, the indoor winter environment is a perilous time. Consider growing them in a terrarium. The climate they like inside glass is easier to control than your entire house, giving them the atmosphere they love. Learn the ins and outs about assembling your own terrarium.
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Seeds, Seeds, and More Seeds
Starting seeds is the topic you will find in abundance on our events calendar for February. From seed exchanges, lectures, and hands-on demonstrations, you can usually find the right location and knowledge source meeting your schedule and expectations. Explore this and many other spring garden events on our events calendar.
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