Growing sweet alyssum from seed is a lot cheaper than purchasing flats of seedlings each year—it’s...
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Heirloom seeds: The ultimate guide to selecting and growing heirloom seeds
Heirloom seeds are popular with home gardeners, but what exactly is an heirloom seed? The true definition...
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Cucamelon seeds and how to plant them
I love planting cucamelons in our vegetable garden. In fact, I love them so much, they’re featured...
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The best herbs to start from seed for garden beds and containers
The first seeds I ever started were herbs: basil, lemon balm, chamomile, and parsley. I was amazed...
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Growing tomatoes from seed: A step-by-step guide
Why start your own tomato seeds when you can pop into your local nursery and buy ready-to-plant seedlings?...
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Growing angel trumpet from seed: Learn how to sow and grow this gorgeous plant
Angel trumpets are prone to stopping people in their tracks. I grow one in a big patio pot, and more...
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