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Adjustable DIY Grow Light Fixtures

Adjustable DIY Grow Light Fixtures

Back in December, I determined that 2020 would be my year for successfully growing starts in our new(ish)ly finished out sunroom.* The challenge is that our sunroom isn't really...sunny. It's graced...

How to: Make a Coir Pole for Monstera

How to: Make a Coir Pole for Monstera

Ever go to the nursery and find everything you want but not what you need? After several trips to various nurseries or hardware stores, I failed to come away with a support pole for my...

A New Garden Planning Tool

A New Garden Planning Tool

How many times have you planted a perennial then moved it? Then moved it again. Then moved it a third time crossing your fingers that it won't hate you then keel over and die? Perhaps you are a more...

How to: Propagate a String of Hearts

How to: Propagate a String of Hearts

This project falls into the category of "let's just try it and see". Most of my propagation efforts involve a modicum of effort and some "why not", and in most cases, that's good enough. So I'm only...

How To: Transplant Hostas in Midsummer

How To: Transplant Hostas in Midsummer

Note: check out my update below to see what the transplant and divisions look like after one year! We finally bit the bullet and decided have our lower deck replaced. The fat deposit check went out...

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