Garden

  • How to Make a Succulent Bowl Garden

    I decided to make a succulent bowl garden this winter for my coffee table and dining table. Instead of buying flowers, I thought it would be more practical because it will last longer as it grows. It looks great as a centerpiece on a table.  You can even make two of these for a bigger […]

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  • How to Grow Avocado from Seed Easily

    I love avocado and every time I eat it I always wonder if I plant the seed will it grow?  I decided to do an experiment one day using three avocado seeds that I had from making guacamole.  I chose to plant three seeds at the same time to see what the success rate is […]

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  • 10 Best Fall Gardening Tips You Can Do This Fall

    Fall gardening is the best thing you can do to  prepare the garden for winter and spring.  The weather is cool and sometimes foggy so working outside is more bearable.  Most plants slow down in their growth at this time and some completely die out only to return to life in the spring.  Here are […]

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  • Plant These Trees for Spectacular Fall Color

    Just when some plants start to die out in the fall, there are a lot of trees that show spectacular color.  Their leaves turn into bright colors like scarlet, gold, orange, red, and yellow. Some of these trees also have interesting textures in their bark and bountiful fruit. If you love fall foliage, plan on […]

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  • How to Grow More Succulents Using Cuttings

    If you love to grow more succulents in your garden, let me show you how to propagate them using cuttings.  It’s really  easy, especially if you already have succulents growing now.  Succulents are not fuzzy at all, they survive with very little care, and with almost no water.  They also prefer well-drained soil and full […]

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  • Vegetables You Can Easily Grow in Pots

    If you don’t have backyard space to plant vegetables you can easily grow them in pots. All you need are plant containers, potting soil, plant food, seeds or seedlings, and a little care. One of the most important things is choosing plants that are small enough to fit containers and that are easy to grow. […]

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  • How to Prepare Soil for Spring Planting

    You don’t need a green thumb to be able to grow vegetables or other plants.  A very successful garden always starts with a rich fertile soil  A well-prepared soil is the foundation for a bountiful garden.  An ideal soil lets in air and water, retains moisture, drains well, and holds nutrients.  Here are some easy […]

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  • A Garden of Beautiful Ideas and Inspiration

    Do you love to garden?  Do you enjoy day trips?  Are you looking for garden  inspiration and ideas?  Visiting Roger’s Gardens in Corona del Mar, CA is a lot of fun. They have a wide variety of indoor and outdoor plants, trees and shrubs.  Every season they showcase a spectacular display of beautiful plants. I […]

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  • How to Grow Lavender in a Pot

    Lavender (or Lavandula) is a fragrant flowering plant in the mint family.  It is commonly used for garden and landscape,  and as a culinary herb.  Its essential oil is used commercially in soaps, candles, lotions, and aromatherapy.  The dried flowers can also be used for arrangements.  Do you know that lavender attracts butterflies?  It can […]

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  • 12 Best Herbs to Use in Cooking

    There are many kinds of wonderful herbs that enhances the flavor and aroma of food.  Each one is versatile in many ways.  Fresh herbs are used in stews, soups, pasta, salads, marinades, roasts, ice cream, baked goods, meat loaf, dips and vegetables.  Some herbs like mint are popular in making cocktails. I grow a lot […]

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