Leafy Greens to Start from Seed Now for an Earlier Spring Harvest

 

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"Can’t wait to enjoy fresh food from your garden? With these cold-hardy leafy greens, you may not have to. While tomatoes, melons, and cucumbers are warm-season crops that only grow during hot weather, many of leafy greens tolerate chilly days and can be started very early in the season. Whether you’re starting them indoors or direct sowing them in your garden, here are 10 leafy greens to start now for an early harvest, plus seed sowing tips to get the growing season off to a good start."  Comment from Better Homes and Gardens

Timing is everything in gardening!

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DIY Terrarium: A Woodland Version

 

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"House plants have made a huge resurgence in home decor trends in the last few years (did they ever really go away?) and terrariums are an easy way to get the look without a lot of fuss!"  Comment from House of Hawthornes

Love terrariums, but never had one and I don't know why.  Maybe this year?

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Raised Garden Bed Ideas

 

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"From rustic to modern, the raised garden bed ideas for growing vegetables and flowers are nearly endless. Although plenty of kits you can buy and assemble are available, you can also opt for DIY raised garden beds using upcycled or repurposed materials. Building your own raised bed lets you customize the design and get creative with materials. Depending on the look you’re going for, you can use logs, brick, or even metal for a modern style. Here are some raised garden bed ideas that don’t require an engineering degree to build or advanced gardening skills to maintain."  Comment from Better Homes and Gardens

So many great ideas!  Check out this article for tips and inspiration.

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Mandevilla Care in Pots

 

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"Growing mandevillas as outdoor perennials is out of the question if you live where winters are cold, but growing them in containers for the summer is within reach for everyone. Whether you choose a vining or a mounding variety, mandevilla care in pots is easy enough when you know what these beautiful flowering plants require. Use the following tips to grow mandevilla plants in containers and you'll enjoy plenty of bright, tropical blooms."  Comment from Better Homes and Gardens

Mandevillas are beautiful!  

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When to Start Your Herb Seeds Indoors for the Quickest Spring Harvest

 

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"Successfully growing herbs from seeds is all about getting the timing right. Knowing when to start herbs from seed ensures your plants are ready to be transplanted when the weather warms up. By starting herb seeds indoors, you’ll get a head start on the growing season outdoors, which shortens the time between planting and harvesting. Some of the herbs grow so fast that they will be ready for a spring harvest.

Herbs vary greatly in their growth rate, so how long it takes to grow herbs from seed varies. Whether you want to plant annual, perennial, or seasonal herbs, we'll tell you when to start herbs from seed, when to transplant the herb seedlings into your garden, and which herb seeds to better direct sow."  Comment from Better Homes and Gardens

Timing is important!

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