Indoor Gardening
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Tough and long-lived, Christmas cactus can be passed easily from one generation to the next, blooming for family gatherings and cheering the darkening autumn days. -
In this video, Ellen, one of our employee-owners and houseplant experts, leads you through the dos and don'ts of watering houseplants. -
Growing your own food is incredibly rewarding, but it's not always clear how soon you can expect to start harvesting. This guide outlines some of the fastest-growing greens and food from seed so you can start sampling tasty greens and veggies as soon as possible! -
Time to get the seedlings in the garden, right? No! -
Frequently asked questions about the Grow Camp -
Poinsettias are fairly easy to care for. With about six hours of sunlight a day and attentive watering, they'll thrive right through the holidays. -
Cowpots are biodegradable, keeping plastic waste out of the landfill. And they're made from a renewable resource and take a potential pollutant out of the waste stream. -
With just a few simple items, you can grow microgreens at home. It only takes a few weeks to harvest your first crop, and you can do it all on a sunny windowsill. -
Our garden-tested potting mixes are formulated to guarantee great results. -
Our GrowEase self-watering seedstarting kit takes the worry out of watering. Learn how it works. -
Use an eggshell to grow a tiny crop of seedlings. Makes a great spring centerpiece. -
Learn how to start seeds -- with the right light and some simple equipment, seedstarting can be fun and easy! -
How to grow plants indoors and surround yourself with plants year-round. -
Once the second set of true leaves appears on a seedling, it's important to begin feeding it with a dilute fertilizer solution. -
New to seed starting? Here's a list of seeds that are quick to germinate and don't require a lot of extra fussing. -
Propagating succulents is simple, once you understand the technique. Erin Kirkpatrick with a succulent rosette. -
How much light do your houseplants need? How much light does your home provide? -
Getting fruit flies out of the kitchen takes a bit of persistence, but it isn?t difficult and doesn?t require any pesticides. -
The Paper Pot Maker is a simple, time-tested tool that transforms ordinary newspaper into a limitless supply of 3-inch pots for seed starting.
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Pay attention to light, water and fertilizer and your phalaenopsis will rebloom. -
Whether you're new to seedstarting or looking for fresh ways to grow your healthiest plants, we have supplies and systems that ensure success. Learn how to choose the right one for you. -
Knowing how you approach indoor plant care helps you choose the best houseplants — geared toward the health and wellbeing of both the houseplant and you. -
It's easy to your own. All you need is potting soil and a pot. -
The key to keeping cyclamen happy and healthy is to replicate their natural environment as closely as possible. -
If you want to grow flowers from seed, start with sweet peas. The large seeds are easy to manage and most varieties germinate readily. -
Learn how to create a colorful indoor garden in this step-by-step guide. In less than an hour, you can plant a terrarium. -
Moisten approximately 6 quarts of soilless germinating mix with 4 cups of lukewarm water until the mix feels slightly damp. Place the Platform in the Water Reservoir. -
Grow stronger seedlings, harvest bigger and earlier tomato crops and give yourself a green star for using a renewable resource. How Simply add coir to your growing repertoire. -
Expert advice and answers to frequently asked questions about starting plants from seed, aka seedstarting. -
Tomato plants are one of the easiest plants to start indoors from seed. Here's how to grow your own tomatoes, from seed to harvest. -
Petite microgreens are wonderfully delicious and nutritious and expensive unless you grow them yourself. Watch how easy it is. -
Winter is the ideal time to spend a few hours trimming and repotting the plants around your home. -
When faced with a flat of crowded seedlings, use a scissors to thin them out. -
Paperwhites will bloom in about two to four weeks. Once the plants begin to bloom, the floral display typically lasts one to two weeks. -
"There is no trick to growing geraniums from seed," says Valerie Ryan, who grows dozens of seedlings each year. "Patience and care is all that is needed." -
Air plants, also known as tillandsia, are among the most indestructible houseplants. Although they don't need soil, they do need to be watered. -
Compost tea, a potent, microbial elixir will invigorate your garden with beneficial microbes that will reduce disease problems, ward off pests, and boost plant vigor.
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There are dozens of varieties of orchids, and hundreds of hybrids, that are perfectly happy growing on a sunny windowsill or under lights. Explore our complete guide. -
Instructions for using the Root Zone Heat Mat.
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When winter's chill forces the gardener to move indoors, windowsills come into bloom. -
Beautiful wrapping can add mystery and excitement to a gift, and you can make thoughtful choices that are kind to the earth. Here are some ideas to make your gifts a feast for the eye without feeding the landfill. -
These basic beginner steps will help you get started growing hemp, a plant that has been cultivated for thousands of years and is used in a multitude of important and valuable commercial products. -
Amaryllis are fun to grow and produce dramatic blooms that last for weeks. Find tips for choosing the best varieties for decorating and gift-giving. -
This guide will help you be successful growing hemp with our three ScrOG systems. These products use a “screen of green” (ScrOG) growing system that maximizes bud production by trellising plants on a horizontal screen. -
You can grow azalea indoors much like any other houseplant, but there are a few tricks you need to know about the care of indoor azalea if you want to keep them blooming year after year. -
Looking for an activity with kids this spring? Here's a step-by-step guide to make a root-viewing box out of a milk carton.
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Few bulbs are easier to grow than amaryllis -- and few bloom with greater exuberance and beauty. Just plant in good potting soil, water regularly and provide bright, indirect light. -
Techniques for prevention and control. -
Six reasons to grow a houseplant (or two). -
Explore a collection of beautiful, drought-tolerant planters featuring easy-care succulents that thrive indoors and out. -
It's easy to grow basil indoors, as long as you provide warmth and light. Start from seed and you'll always have a fresh crop on hand. -
Lavender is prized for its fragrant flowers and aromatic leaves. Grown indoors, plants provide several months of bloom and fragrance. -
Fun to plant and simple to maintain, terrariums are a stylish start for a tabletop oasis.This slideshow will get you inspired. -
Many people wonder if you can get amaryllis bulbs to rebloom. Yes! -
If you have a sunny indoor space, you can overwinter your bougainvillea plants or just keep them indoors year-round as houseplants.
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Here are some ways to help plants thrive while you're away, so you can come home to healthy gardens and happy houseplants. -
The Heather Plant (Erica quadrangularis) is native to South Africa. Its pink blossoms will cover the branches for several weeks as long as you provide the right care.
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Use grow lights to develop an abundance of stocky, green seedlings or pamper indoor flowering plants. The right grow light will keep them blooming almost year-round. -
Learn how to choose the right light for growing plants and seedlings indoors. -
Keep your kitchen supplied with fresh herbs all year with varieties that thrive on a sunny windowsill or under grow lights. -
African violets have been popular houseplants for nearly 100 years, and with good reason. With the right care, many plants can bloom nonstop. -
Plant some seeds. Treat yourself to a flowering houseplant. -
Greek mythology brings us the story of Amaryllis, a love-struck maiden who longed for the handsome but cold-hearted Alteo. -
Young seedlings are especially vulnerable to a disease called damping-off. It's a fungus that enters young seedlings from the soil, causing the seedlings to die -- often within days. -
Learn how to create a seedstarting schedule. By starting seeds at the proper time, you'll have strong, well-rooted transplants when spring arrives. -
How to keep your houseplants healthy and pest-free. -
Inspect houseplants thoroughly before moving them indoors for the winter. Here's how to wash them when you do. -
Grow microgreens in eggshells and create a sweet centerpiece and delicious garnish. -
Want to grow edibles indoors? With the right amount of light, you can grow your own herbs, leafy greens, and small fruits indoors, even in small spaces.