Want to Grow Peppers Inside?

 

Photo source:  Better Homes and Gardens

"Growing peppers indoors can be challenging but entirely achievable with the right approach. These plants are native to Central and South America, flourishing in warm, sunny, and humid settings. To keep them indoors, recreate these conditions in your home as closely as possible. 

With a few key supplies and practical tips, you can excel at the art of indoor gardening and enjoy a bountiful harvest of both mild and hot peppers, even during the winter months."  Comment from Better Homes and Gardens

Before a hurricane destroyed my back room that was all windows, I was able to grow peppers successfully in Central Florida, zone 9.  It is possible!

Click here to go to the Better Homes and Gardens article to find out how you can do it.

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12 Things You Should Never Compost, According to Gardening Experts

 

Photo source:  Martha Stewart

"Compost is often called "gardener's gold," and for good reason. It enriches the soil, making it a rich source of nutrients that help plants thrive. While composting food scraps and other organic waste is an easy way to create nutrient-rich fertilizer, there are some items you shouldn't add to your compost bin. Knowing what to avoid is vital to making the safest and most effective compost. Ahead, experts outline the items that should never be composted."  Comment from Martha Stewart

Some of the items surprised me and I have made these mistakes but didn't know I made them.

Click here to go to the Martha Stewart.com article.

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Get Your Christmas Cactus To Bloom Big

 

Photo source:  This Is My Garden

"When in full bloom, the Christmas cactus is a showstopper! Its dangling blooms can fill a room with big interest and color. Long hailed for its perfectly timed display of holiday blooms, Christmas cacti are an easy-care houseplant that can add a burst of color to your home throughout the holidays – and beyond.

But for many who grow the plant, there can be one tricky little issue with the plant – getting it to bloom at big and just at the right time through the holiday season. Especially if you have owned the plant for more than one growing season."  Comment from This Is My Garden

The Christmas cactus in full bloom is absolutely spectacular!

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How to Attract Birds in Winter

 

Photo source:  Birds and Blooms

"Attracting birds in winter is easier than you might think! The most straightforward advice on how to attract winter birds is to provide foods they love and offer them safe places for them to take shelter as the air gets crisp and the temps fall. Birds are even more beautiful in the midst of a few flurries, so besides helping them get through winter, you’ll also be able to enjoy their beauty in your own backyard."  Comment from Birds and Blooms

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The Complete (And Easy!) Guide to Snake Plant Care

 

Photo source:  Birds and Blooms

"Snake plants are known by many names: mother-in-law’s tongue, good luck plant or golden bird’s nest. But no matter what you call it, they are a hardy, easy-to-grow houseplant that’s great for beginners."  Comment from Birds and Blooms

This is one of those plants that grows wild in my yard.  And to propagate, I snip off a leaf and cut it into 2 inch pieces and put into the soil.  It is as easy that!  They are tough and make it through the worst of conditions.

Click here to go to the Birds and Blooms article and get advice on all the needs of the snake plant . . . watering, light, soil, fertilizer and more.

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