Nothing brightens up a room like a bouquet of cut flowers, but enjoying them regularly can be a costly indulgence, right? Well, not if you grow your own cutting garden it isn’t! With a little...
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Did you know that the use of window boxes for gardening dates back to the Roman Empire? Even the most modest of homes used this form of gardening to maximize growing space primarily for herbs and...
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A lot of gardeners may have heard of the term “groundcover” but may be unfamiliar with its purpose or how to actually establish and grow one. Groundcovers in their simplest form are...
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If you are a fan of citrus fruits why not try growing one. Here are some tips to help you out.

Another tree to try to grow on your own is a Pineapple tree, but if you undertake this one you will have to have patience as it will take a couple of years to grow.

Lavender is one of those scents that have the power to evoke the senses.  Most notably, feelings of relaxation and well-being.  In fact, it was long believed that Cleopatra's secret...
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For many gardeners growing plants indoors can seem like a challenge. It is difficult to recreate outdoor growing conditions while you are indoors and the exotic look of some houseplants makes them...
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Cannas, dahlias and gladiolus have been mainstays of gardens throughout the United States for decades. Those gardeners who live in USDA zones 8 through 11 can allow these frost sensitive plants to...
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