It’s December, and most of us are looking for our green thumbs to get their gardening fix with a variety of indoor growing activities. If you have not previously picked up the hobby of orchid cultivation, we think it’s a perfect way to while away the winter. Why Grow Orchids? Impressing family and friends with your orchid-growing abilities is a…
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Our Three Newly OMRI-Listed Products
Hey, we’ve got some great news! This is especially true for you folks who are dedicated to growing with and living an organic-focused mindset (that’s all of you reading this, right?). We want you to know that three of our long-time products—Worm Castings, Hardwood Bark Mulch and Cocodelphia—are now OMRI-listed. What Is OMRI-Listed? For those of you who are asking,…
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A Case Against Perlite
Yes, that’s a very loaded title, we admit. But it’s one we’ve employed to hint at the fact that perlite has some disadvantages which may have never crossed your mind. It’s puffy, crisped rice-like character seems innocent enough. What negative aspects could there possibly be? We’ll get to that in a moment. But first, you should know we’re not 100%…
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Cuttings of Outdoor Houseplants
Did you give your indoor houseplants a summer vacation in a shady spot outside? If so, their time in the great outdoors is coming to a close. September could bring nighttime lows in the low 50s, and while that isn’t anywhere near freezing, it’s not a temperature that tropical houseplant types enjoy. Have a plan to bring your houseplants back…
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Getting Containers Through the Heat
Traditionally August is the roughest month for anything planted in a container. Coming off this past month, however, July is giving August a run for its money. It was hot, and your containers—and even yourself—may be showing signs of stress. In fact, some of your container plantings may have succumbed to the heat. Truth: I just chucked two into my…
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Tomato Tips Everyone Can Use
It’s July and your tomato plants are happily in the ground—and maybe have been for three or more weeks. However, like a watched pot that never boils, your harvest isn’t going to come any sooner just by standing by. Yes, weather plays a big part. But there’s plenty you can actively do other than alternating your stare between your wristwatch…
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