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Grow Exotic Veggies From Around the World: Easy Tips for Your Garden

Ethnic vegetable growing is the answer to boring, bland vegetables that make you or your kids dread dinner time. If you're stuck in a rut of eating th...

Sep 29,2026

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Can You Really Grow a Corpse Flower Indoors?

So, what is a corpse flower? It's exactly what the name suggests — a massive, stinky tropical plant that smells like rotting meat. But this isn't just... [More]
Seed Starting With a Heat Mat: What It Does & How It Works

So, what exactly is a heat mat for plants, and does it really make that much of a difference? I'll give you the short answer right up front: a heat ma... [More]
Grow a Mason Jar Rose: Easiest Way to Root Cuttings

If you’re wondering how to grow a rose from cuttings under a jar, the answer is simpler than you think — and I’ve been using this method for years wit... [More]
Tried-and-True High Altitude Vegetable Gardening Tips That Actually Work

Growing high altitude vegetables is absolutely possible, but you have to change how you think about gardening. I've been gardening at 7,500 feet for y... [More]
How I Grow Cordyline Plants Indoors: Tips and Tricks

You've probably seen a cordyline plant at a nursery and wondered what it's called. Here's the straightforward answer: a cordyline plant — also known a... [More]
Upper Midwest Gardening: 7 Must-Do May Tasks

Upper Midwest gardening in May is all about balancing eagerness with patience — and honestly, I learned that lesson the hard way. If you are wondering... [More]
Growing Agave Indoors: 5 Tips for Thriving Houseplants

Yes, you can absolutely grow agave plants indoors — but don’t expect it to thrive on the same low‑light, low‑care routine you give your pothos. After ... [More]
How to Grow Mexican Bay in 5 Easy Steps (With Pro Tips)

What is a Mexican bay? Let me tell you from my own experience — it's a fascinating little tree, Litsea glaucescens, that's completely different from t... [More]
How to Grow a Rock Garden (It Really Works!)

Starting a rock garden — I’m here to tell you: yes, absolutely you should. If you’ve ever wondered whether growing rocks in your garden is worth the e... [More]
National May Gardening: Essential Tasks for Every US Region

If you're wondering what to do in the garden in May, the short answer is: plenty — and the timing depends entirely on where you live. May is that pivo... [More]

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Grow Exotic Veggies From Around the World: Easy Tips for Your Garden