How to Grow Your Own Pineapple

Raising pineapple plants is a fun and satisfying project for those who are fans of fresh fruit. Whether you have an extra station wagon load of a pineapple from your upcoming family vacation, or you just decided to grow one for the first time, it is a one-stop shop! Although pineapples grow quickly, they take time to root … Read more

How to Grow Watermelons From Seeds

When summer approaches, nothing quite compares to a refreshing slice of watermelon. Growing your own watermelons is an easy way to add that fresh taste to your garden. Watermelons can be grown from seeds, cuttings or transplants; however, it’s best to start your seedlings indoors as they require warm soil in order to germinate. Germination … Read more

How to Use Grow Lights for Seed Starting

Grow Lights

One great way to give seedlings a little more light is to use grow lights, which beam the right wavelengths of light to help plants grow and thrive. Pires07 In both greenhouse cultivation and home garden, lights are widely used. Fluorescent bulbs and LEDs are the two most common types. Choosing the Right Lights It’s important to give your … Read more

How to Successfully Start Seeds Indoors

One of the best ways to get an early start on the season is to grow vegetables, flowers and herbs from seed. This not only gives you an earlier harvest than you may be used to, but it can also help you try out new varieties and plants you might not have come across before. Sowing seeds … Read more

How to Keep Plants Alive in a Dorm Room

It can be tricky to keep plants alive in a dorm room, especially if you don’t have a lot of natural light. But with a little effort, it’s definitely possible to keep your plants healthy and happy. Here are a few tips: • Choose the right plant. Some plants are better suited to low-light conditions … Read more

AeroGarden Smart Garden Review

AeroGarden Smart Garden — MSRP $165.00 — “The AeroGarden Smart Garden gives you all the benefits of owning a garden without the backbreaking, on-your-knees-in-the-dirt work.” Pros Simplifies growing almost anything Watering all by itself for you Grow lights increase the growth speeds A selection of plant varieties to choose from Cons Harvest model — which doesn’t work with an app May … Read more