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Best Fruits to Grow in the Winter
Best Fruits to Grow in the Winter
Thorn-covered raspberry bushes adore the cold weather. The shrubs will grow on the side of a mountain as far north as the Canadian border. The hardiest varieties produce red or... Read More
Daisies have an abundance of pollen
The Worst Flowers for Allergy Sufferers
Flowers Are an Allergy Sufferers Worst Nightmare Flowers look amazing and they smell wonderful, but they also carry pollen which can trigger an allergic avalanche of physical symptoms. Modern, hybridized... Read More
Growing Sprouts and Microgreens
Growing Sprouts and Microgreens Indoors During the Winter 
Understanding Microgreens and Sprouts   Nowadays, it seems like everyone banters the words microgreens and sprouts interchangeably but they are really two unique stages. Sprouts are germinated seeds. The small... Read More
Garden compost
Composter or Tumbler for the Holidays? 
The Importance of Composting  Composting is an important part of gardening. A rich compost combined with a nutrient-rich fertilizer such as one of Humboldts products is a great way to... Read More
Growing a Bamboo Garden
How to Grow a Bamboo Garden
Types of Bamboo The diversity of bamboo is truly mind-boggling. Bamboo grows on five continents and there are 1718 species that are divided into 128 genera. At your local nursery,... Read More
All About Air Plants
All About Air Plants
Air plants are easy to maintain but they are not completely ‘care-free’. Like any plant, they require light, air circulation, water, and nutrients. They are incredibly happy with only minimal... Read More
Grow Microgreens Hydroponically
Grow Microgreens Hydroponically
Microgreens are not a specific species of plant but a collection of plants that must be harvested as a very specific stage during the growth process. Depending on the microgreens,... Read More
The Benefits of Hydroponic Gardening 
The Benefits of Hydroponic Gardening 
During the dark and gloomy winter months, you might think that the growth of your plants will slow but plants that are grown using hydroponic systems grow up to 50... Read More
Lettuce is a great choice to grow hydroponically
Best Plants to Grow Hydroponically
Whether you like a crisp salad or fresh lettuce on your sandwich, the plants are easy to grow in any hydroponic system. Pick butter crunch, big, or Romaine for continued... Read More
Radishes are great to grow hydroponically indoors.
This Winter, Why Not Grow Hydroponically Indoors? 
Hydroponically grown foods are nutritious and taste fantastic. In addition, you need far less space to grow hydroponically then you do with a garden or using soil mediums. You can... Read More
Exploring Autumn Garden Preparations
Autumn Gardening Preparations 
It is also a great time to plant some shrubs and trees. The winter will give them a dormant period before they start growing again which can minimize shock. In... Read More
Kale for the garden
How to Grow Kale This Autumn
Kale is basically a type of cabbage. It grows in a loose head fashion that is visually pleasing. Many refer to kale as a ‘cute and come again’ garden veggie.... Read More