For years I was a snob towards succulents. I thought they were beneath me as a gardener; after all, anyone can grow a succulent. In my mind I tho
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Before you go shopping for new orchids, take some time to become familiar with some guidelines that help ensure you will get a healthy orchid tha
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Pollinators are responsible for about 75% of the food we eat. The European honeybee is the most well-known but our native bees are also critically im
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Keep your flowers blooming longer and your garden a bit tidier with deadheading. Removing faded flowers can promote repeat bloom on some plants,
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There have been times in my life when I have known that what I am doing is truly the right thing. Times when my actions needed no affirmation fro
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Grooming orchids is lot like grooming kids. It's not only for appearance sake; they also need it to stay healthy. In fact, a well groomed orchid
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There are several types of plant labels every backyard gardener and/or greenhouse grower should know. Stick Plant Labels These look like ic
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Mulching is one of the best things you can do for your plants if done right, but too much or improperly installed mulch can be a real problem. Pro
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Gourds are an interesting crop to grow in your garden. The plants need no special pampering and the gourds are decorative on their own or in craf
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Growing plants in a natural greenhouse is similar in many ways to growing plants in a commercial one. Differences relate to the choices made about gr
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