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Peperomia Caperata Indoor Plant Care

Peperomia caperata is a compact houseplant with heart-shaped, deeply ridged leaves. A native of Brazil, this eye-catching houseplant thrives in evenly warm temperatures, indirect sunlight,...

Gardening in the Moonlight: Plant Your Own Ethereal Moon Garden

Let the lunar light shine bright on your garden. Moon gardens are mystical spaces that embrace the darkness and contain bright white plants and...

Valentine’s Day Gifts For Gardeners and Plant Lovers

Updated 2/2024Don’t know about you, but I tend to give gifts that I’d like for myself. For planting and pampering, here’s my pick of...

Ultimate guide to bulbs: how, where and when to plant

When it comes to bringing a burst of colour to your garden, especially in early spring, planting bulbs, corms, and tubers is a real...

When to Plant Cabbage For Spring, Summer, and Fall Crops

Sharing is caring! Cabbage is a cool-weather crop that rewards careful timing with crisp, sweet heads and a long harvest window. Over my 30+ years...

Best Companion Plants for Lettuce: What to Plant Nearby

Sharing is caring! If you’re looking to grow healthy, productive lettuce, companion planting is a smart, time-tested strategy. After more than 30 years of experience...

Triacontanol – A huge move forward for plant growth

What is Triacontanol? Almost all nutrient manufacturers include a booster or stimulator of...

Cat’s Whiskers Plant (Orthosiphon stamineus): A Stunning Bloomer with a Medicinal Past

During 2015 at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, we are preparing to focus our educational programming around the theme of Myth, Magic, and Medicine of...

Kalanchoe Blossfeldiana Indoor Plant Care

Botanical Name: Kalanchoe blossfeldianaFlaming Katy is one of the few succulents grown just for its blooms. Bright clusters of tiny red, orange, yellow, white,...

How to Plant and Grow Watermelon

Sharing is caring! Watermelons are the quintessential summer crop—sweet, juicy, and rewarding to grow. I’ve been planting and growing watermelons for over 30 years in...

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Drop the Beet: Growing No-Till Beets

Let’s drop the beet! Beets can be grown year-round and are a perfect, flavorful addition to meals. Start growing your own no-till beets with...

What to Plant at 40°, 50°, 60°, and 70°F

Sharing is caring! One of the biggest shifts in my gardening over the past 30 years has been moving away from the calendar and focusing...

Guide to Raised Bed Design

Raised garden beds are a great choice for many gardeners. They allow you to turn unused space, like a rooftop or yard, into a...
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