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Lighted Plant Stands – Time for an Upgrade?

Lighted Plant Stands – Time for an Upgrade?Take your indoor garden from make-shift shop lights and shelving to an elegant display in the living room with a beautiful lighted plant stand – Show off your green thumb, create a point of interest in the room, fill your view with blooms, and keep your herbs within reach of the kitchen.

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African Violet Leaves in an AeroGarden – Update

growing african violets in aerogardenUpdate: Growing African violets in an AeroGarden hydroponic unit.

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Rooting African Violet Leaves in an AeroGarden

rooting african violet leavesPropagating African violets from leaf in an AeroGarden tabletop hydroponic unit.

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From Seed to Sprouts

young tomato plantsFive days from seeds to sprouts: tomatoes, bell peppers, and lots of herbs!

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Spring Planting

spring seed startingSpring is nearly upon us, and it’s time to start planting seeds! Start seeds indoors now for transplant outdoors after the last frost (or start them any time for indoor gardens).

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USDA Planting Zones

USDA Planting Zones and Hardiness MapUSDA Planting Zone Map and Hardiness Chart. Know when to plant what in the United States and Canada. What planting zone do you live in?

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Indoor Strawberries

Indoor StrawberriesOur first strawberry is ripening on a potted strawberry plant grown indoors on a windowsill. These are the first photos…

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photo of African violet Buckeye Colossal
African violet 'Buckeye Colossal'

African Violet Care & Culture

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