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How To Care For Russian Sage

Russian sage is easy to care for and fun to grow in any perennial flower bed or landscaping. The airy foliage and vibrant flowers make it a beautiful and low-maintenance addition to any beginner’s garden. But even the easiest plants need the right attention and environment to thrive. This Russian sage care guide is designedContinue Reading

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How To Can Squash

Canning squash is a simple process that allows you to enjoy your homegrown bounty all year round. Learning how to can squash is a useful skill – no matter if you have extra from your garden, or just find a deal at the grocery store or farmers market. Canned squash is great to use inContinue Reading

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How To Repot Aloe Vera

Repotting aloe vera is very simple, even for beginners. In this post, I’m going to explain everything you need to know about replanting your aloe vera, with step-by-step instructions. If your aloe vera has outgrown its container or seems to be growing very slowly, then it’s time to repot it. The process doesn’t require anyContinue Reading

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How To Care For Caladiums

Caladiums are not as difficult to care for as many people think, and they make a beautiful addition to any home or garden. To enjoy the colorful leaves year after year, it’s important for gardeners to understand their life cycle and how to create an environment where they can thrive. This complete guide is designedContinue Reading

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How To Make Mustard Pickles (Recipe)

Mustard pickles are a yummy treat. This recipe is quick and easy to make – and it’s oh, so, delicious. If you love classic recipes, and are looking for a way to use your abundant crop of cucumbers, making mustard pickles is perfect. You can whip up a batch with a handful of common ingredients.Continue Reading

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How To Propagate Wandering Jew (Tradescantia) In Water Or Soil

Propagating wandering jew plants is very easy and makes a cost-effective way to expand your collection. In this post, I’m going to describe how to multiply Tradescantia (also known as inch plant or wandering dude) by rooting the cuttings in water or soil. I’ll provide step-by-step instructions and a list of all the essential suppliesContinue Reading

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How To Can Tomatillos

Canning tomatillos is actually quite easy and fun to do. Plus it’s a convenient way to keep them on hand whenever you need them in your recipes. Use the fruits fresh from your garden, or stock up from the farmer’s market or grocery store. They’re great for making salsa, adding to your recipes, or cookingContinue Reading

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How To Care For Pencil Cactus (Euphorbia tirucalli)

Pencil cactus plants look like they would be fussy, but they’re actually very easy to grow and care for. Their unique appearance makes them a fun and interesting addition to any plant collection, indoors or out. But to enjoy it for as long as possible, you first need to learn how to care for aContinue Reading

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Quick & Simple Old Fashioned Sweet Pickle Recipe

Sweet pickles are popular in the summer, and this recipe will keep you coming back for more. If you have a plethora of cucumbers from the garden you don’t want to go to waste, this is the perfect way to use them up. My recipe has everything you are looking for, from the crunch, toContinue Reading

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How To Prune A Money Tree (Pachira aquatica)

Pruning a money tree helps maintain its size and shape while encouraging healthy growth. But if you’ve never done it before, you may feel intimidated and worried about cutting too much. Luckily, money trees are very forgiving, and pruning them is easier than you might imagine. In this post, I’ll tell you why and whenContinue Reading

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