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Growing Guide
Protect Your Veggies and Seedlings from Ravenous Slugs and Snails
Slugs and snails can be a great enemy to gardeners. Check out our tips to combat these pests!
DIY
Protect Your Plants from Sap-Sucking Aphids
Aphids are commonly found on new buds and leaves - read about how to tackle them in your garden!
Growing Guide
Growing Herbs
Herbs are an easy to grow, fragrant but functional plants that can brighten up any kitchen or outdoor space.
Latest Questions & Answers
Only one-quarter of my seeds germinated. What went wrong?
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There are a number of factors that affect germination. Check the seed packet to determine if all the requirements for temperature and light were met. If the soil was cold and excessively wet, the seeds may have rotted. Dig up one of the seeds and examine…
Read MoreWhich herbs can I grow indoors?
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Perennial herbs, such as rosemary, oregano, thyme, chives, bay laurel and mint are easiest to grow from seedlings that you can purchase at a garden center. You can also use small plants dug from your garden. Many herbs can be started from cuttings, too. For…
Read MoreHow do I tackle summer garden pests?
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When plants are stressed by high temperatures, they are far more susceptible to attacks by garden pests. Here are a few common summer garden gremlins to look out for: Red spider mite breeds at a rapid…
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