Special Gardens
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Hydroponics For Kids – Teaching Hydroponics To Children
Hydroponics is a method of growing in a liquid medium. Click here for some hydroponic lessons that make great projects for you and your kids.
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Plants With Healing Energy – Benefits Of Indoor Plants In Hospitals
The benefits of indoor plants in hospitals may be more than visual and stimulating in form, scent and color. Using live plants in hospitals brings a promise of life and renewal of hope. Learn more about plants with healing qualities in this article.
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Hydroponic Mason Jar Garden – Growing Hydroponic Plants In A Jar
There are hydroponic growing systems in various price ranges, but using inexpensive canning jars is a budget-friendly option. With a little creativity, your hydroponic mason jar garden can be a quintessential part of your kitchen décor. Learn more here.
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Caring For Hydroponic Herbs - Tips On Growing A Hydroponic Window Farm
Interest in indoor hydroponic gardens is growing fast, and for good reason. It's great for those with little space. Learn more here.
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Rehydrating Potted Plants: Watering An Overly Dry Container Plant
Most healthy container plants can tolerate short periods without water, but if your plant has been badly neglected, you may need to implement emergency measures to return the plant to health. This article will help you with fixing a dry container plant.
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Rain Activity Lesson – Making A Rain Gauge With Kids
Use rain as a teaching opportunity. A rain gauge project is a great way to help kids learn about science, weather, and gardening. Click here for more info.
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What Is A Hoop House: Tips On Hoop House Gardening
Hoop house gardening is a fantastic and economical way to extend your growing season by weeks or, if you're really committed, all the way through the winter. Learn about hoop house gardening and how to build a hoop greenhouse here.
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What Is An Air Pot – How Does Air Pruning Work
Air pruning roots is an effective way to promote root health in potted plants. Air pruning containers create a healthy and hands-free environment for roots that makes for a stronger plant and easier transplanting. Learn more in this article.
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Vines For Small Spaces: Growing Vines In The City
There are plenty of vines for small spaces, even vines that can be grown in containers. Learn how to grow vines with little to no space here.
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Hanging Basket Design – Tips For Arranging A Hanging Basket
By learning to plant and maintain their own hanging baskets, even novice gardeners are rewarded with a profusion of blooms throughout the growing season. Click this article to learn about creating stunning hanging basket arrangements.
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Using Cold Frames In Spring: How To Harden Off Seedlings In A Cold Frame
“Hardening off” plants before being moved to their final location not only improves the likelihood of survival but ensures a strong start to the growing season. Learn more about using a cold frame for seedlings to harden off in this article.
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Grubs In Garden Pots: What To Do About Grubs In Container Plants
One nasty looking pest is that of grubs. You definitely don’t want to see them in your container plants. Grubs in garden pots will feed on plant matter, including the roots and stems of your beloved plants. It takes some effort to get rid of them. Click here to learn how.
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Are Grow Bags Any Good: Types Of Grow Bags For Gardening
Grow bags are an interesting and popular alternative to in-ground gardening. If the soil in your yard is poor or just nonexistent, grow bags are a great choice. To learn more about gardening with grow bags, this article will help.
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Potting A Garden Plant: Tips For Moving Garden Plants To Pots
If potting a garden plant hasn’t happened yet, it will at some point. Learn how to transplant garden plants into containers here.
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Greenhouse Location Guide: Learn Where To Put Your Greenhouse
So you want a greenhouse. A simple enough decision, or so it would seem, but in actuality there are many factors to consider, not the least is where to put your greenhouse. Correct greenhouse placement is likely your most important consideration. This article will help.
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Greenhouse Troubleshooting: Learn About Problems With Greenhouse Gardening
Greenhouses are fantastic tools for the enthusiastic grower and extend the garden season well beyond the temperature. That said, there may be any number of greenhouse growing issues to contend with. Regular greenhouse maintenance can help. Learn more here.
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Homeschooling In Gardens – Ideas For Tying Math Into Nature
Math is all around us in the world, even when we don't realize it. Enhance math skills by gardening and other outdoor nature activities found here.
