A plastic tote greenhouse is truly the easiest and cheapest way I've found to start seeds early in the season. As someone who hates to waste money and space on single-use gadgets (I'm looking at you, ...

Plastic bags are an essential tool for indoor gardeners. They are terrific plant-sitters when you skip off for a winter weekend. They also help when your plant is feeling poorly. You can keep ...

The primary element of a greenhouse is a plastic or glass material that draws in sunlight and traps it inside the shelter. However, that shelter can take a variety of shapes, from the very pot the ...

Although they may look inert and lifeless, seeds are living entities. Every seed is a tiny plant-making factory. They contain embryonic tissue that begins to grow when the right conditions are met.

You can get multiple uses from a plastic salad container. We were in need of some dark green leafy vegetables last January, so I started buying 1-pound plastic boxes of organic baby spinach. One day, ...

Now is the time to start sprouting seeds if you're planning a garden this Summer, but this easy technique is also perfect for a windowsill collection of herbs or bright flowers. Save your paper egg ...

Greenhouses are so useful for growing warm-climate plants. They help control temperature and exposure to wind and light, and when plants transpire, the water droplets are released into the air forming ...

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