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14 Best Seeds for Fall Sowing

September 21, 2021 Christine Becker Leave a Comment

Nothing easier for pretty seasonal flowers than planting seeds in the fall. This process is imitating nature itself, but which seeds to fall sow? Join me as I discuss the 14 best seeds for successful fall sowing. 14 Best Seeds for Fall Sowing (Planting Seeds in … [Read more...] about 14 Best Seeds for Fall Sowing

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Firecracker Plant Care – 5 Steps to Beautiful Flowers! (Pollinators Love This!)

May 14, 2021 Christine Becker 6 Comments

If you want to attract a massive amount of bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators, then the Firecracker plant, aka Cuphea or Cigar plant, is a must-have! Learn 5 easy steps in Firecracker plant care and get growing! Firecracker Plant Care - 5 Steps to Beautiful … [Read more...] about Firecracker Plant Care – 5 Steps to Beautiful Flowers! (Pollinators Love This!)

Backyard Gardening, Seed Starting annuals, pollinator garden

When to Sow Seeds Indoors – Complete Chart to Over 100 Beautiful Flowers

February 13, 2021 Christine Becker 10 Comments

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This comprehensive guide covers over 100 flowers and plants. It will tell you exactly when to sow seeds indoors, all you need to know is your average last frost date. Let's grow pretty things successfully! When to Sow Seeds Indoors - Complete Chart to Over 100 Beautiful … [Read more...] about When to Sow Seeds Indoors – Complete Chart to Over 100 Beautiful Flowers

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9 Common Seed Starting Mistakes to Avoid

February 4, 2021 Christine Becker Leave a Comment

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It's so exciting and a money-saving move to start your own seeds. Yet, there are 9 common seed starting mistakes that will frustrate even the expert gardener. Learn how to avoid them! 9 Common Seed Starting Mistakes to Avoid First of all, I want to say that every single … [Read more...] about 9 Common Seed Starting Mistakes to Avoid

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Beginner’s Guide to Starting Seed Indoors – 9 Easy Steps

November 16, 2020 Christine Becker Leave a Comment

Beginner's guide to starting seed indoors 9 easy steps

Not only does starting seed indoors help you get a jumpstart in your garden, but it can also be substantial money savings. And you can grow varieties not easily found at your local greenhouse. But how to start? In this complete guide, I'll share 9 easy tips from when I first … [Read more...] about Beginner’s Guide to Starting Seed Indoors – 9 Easy Steps

Backyard Gardening, Seed Starting seed starting, start seeds

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