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Start Seeds Early Indoors for a Long Harvest

Take advantage of an earlier, more abundant, and longer harvest by starting your seeds indoors. Here’s a guide on which plants, how, and when to start them!

Bird Feeding Basics: Choose Your Seeds Wisely

Keep the wild birds in your backyard well-fed this winter by learning about the best seeds for your bird feeders and avoiding common unhealthy feed mistakes.

The Most Successful Fruit Trees to Grow in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is home to many kinds of fruit trees that can provide a bountiful harvest each growing season. Here are the best choices to plant in your backyard.

Spring Pruning Basics for Ornamental Trees and Shrubs

Learn the basics of spring pruning, including which plants to prune, which ones to leave, when to do your pruning, and essential tips to do the job well!

Plant Care = Self Care: How Growing Houseplants Supports Mental Health

Discover the science behind the winter blues and how keeping houseplants can boost your mood, enhance mental health, and improve your home environment.

Garden Tool Maintenance for an Easy Season

Learn how to perform the full process of garden tool maintenance, including cleaning, sharpening, and oiling, so your work is easier and the tools last longer!

How to Repot Your Houseplants Without Stressing Them Out

We have put together a tutorial on transitioning your rootbound houseplants to a bigger pot. Learn when to repot, how to select the right pot, and how to move your plant effectively.

Garden Journaling for a Productive Season

Improve your gardening by keeping a journal. This essential tool helps you plan your season, record your successes, predict seasonal events, and more!

How To Identify and Get Rid of Common Houseplant Pests

This guide will walk you through how to identify and get rid of three of the most common types of houseplant pests: fungus gnats, spider mites, and mealy bugs.

A Guide to Safe and Unsafe Holiday Houseplants

Some Christmas plants, such as poinsettias, are actually safe for children and pets. Which ones are unsafe? You might be surprised to discover the answers!

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