Sunday, January 11, 2026

Drought Tolerant Aloe Vera Plants Are Easy to Grow

 


Photo source:  Birds and Blooms


"Aloe vera gel‘s ability to soothe burns is well known, but did you know that the plant itself is beautiful, drought tolerant, and can be grown in almost any garden? Here’s what you should know about this pretty and useful succulent, including how to take care of an aloe vera plant."  Comment from Birds and Blooms

In my experience, the aloe vera plant is one of the easiest plants to grow.  

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Saturday, January 10, 2026

Low-Light Plants to Brighten Up Darker Rooms

 


Photo source:  Garden Betty 


"Here, I break down what “low light” actually means, how much light a plant needs to survive, and 10 ACTUAL low-light plants that’ll do well in those dark corners!"  Comment from Garden Betty

Check out this article if you want to grow plants in an indoor low light area.

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How Much Light Your Plants Actually Need to Survive

 


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"Are your houseplants getting enough sun? Chances are, "bright indirect light" might not mean what you think it means! If your plants don’t seem to be doing well where they are, they might be starved for light. Here’s how you can gauge the amount of light your rooms actually get and how much light your plants really need."  Comment from Garden Betty

Everything you wanted to know about lighting and plants.  Very informative, excellent article.

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Can You Reuse Potting Soil in Planters?

 


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"Can you reuse potting soil from year to year? Learn how to select a quality potting mix and how to clean planters for a fresh start each growing season."  Comment from Birds and Blooms

I've never really thought about it as I used mine year after year as well as using the same planters.  Maybe I was lucky there were no problems.

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Want to Grow Your Own Vegetables Indoors?

 


Photo source:  Better Homes and Gardens

"Can you grow vegetables indoors? Sprawling pumpkin vines and trailing cucumber plants may be too large for indoor growing, but many smaller vegetables thrive in pots and can be cultivated year-round indoors. Whether you plan to grow vegetables from seed, sprout fresh veggies from kitchen scraps, or bring garden vegetables indoors just for overwintering, this guide is here to help. Below, you’ll find ten of the easiest vegetables to grow indoors, plus beginner-friendly tips to help you get the most out of your indoor vegetable garden."  Comment from Better Homes and Gardens

This article is for me since I have never had luck growing vegetables indoors.

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