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  • Seed with a mini bright green greenhouse and recyclable planting boxes

    Tips for a Successful Seed-Sowing Season

    Starting seeds for a garden is an exciting and rewarding experience that allows you to control the growing process from start to finish. By starting seeds indoors, you can control the growing conditions, choose from a wider variety of plants,...

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  • Kokedama Pothos Care

    Kokedama Pothos Care

    Light: Pothos like bright, indirect light (near a Southern or Western window, just outside of where a cat would like to sunbathe).   Watering: How often you water your Kokedama will depend on what plant you use and the location...

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  • Hoya plant in moss -Kokedama

    Kokedama Hoya Care

    How often you water your Kokedama will depend on what plant you use and the location you keep it in.   Light: For our class, we used a Hoya plant, which likes to be kept in bright, indirect light (near...

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  • When Can I Plant My Garden in Spokane?

    When Can I Plant My Garden in Spokane?

    In the Spokane area, we plant our gardens in waves starting with the crops that can take cooler temperatures, followed by crops that need warmer weather and ending with the cooler weather crops.  When To Start Planting:Our first opportunity to...

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  • Why Is My Plant Not Flowering?

    Why Is My Plant Not Flowering?

    There are many reasons why a plant may not be blooming as you would like it to.   The first thing you will want to figure out is when your plant typically blooms. Some plants bloom all year long, while...

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  • Houseplants and Watering Needs

    Houseplants and Watering Needs

    When do I water my plant?  It is best to check plants on a schedule and only water them when they need it. The watering needs of houseplants often fall into one of four categories: high, medium-high, medium-low, and low...

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  • What Kind of Light Does My Plant Need?

    What Kind of Light Does My Plant Need?

    In general, there are four terms used for the kind of light needed for indoor plants: direct light, bright indirect light, medium light, and low light.  Direct light is when sunlight directly hits your plant. This is usually a plant...

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  • What Plants Are Toxic to Cats and Dogs?

    What Plants Are Toxic to Cats and Dogs?

    When it comes to plants, there are different levels of toxicity for animals. The toxicity level ranges from mild to deadly. There are even plants that are toxic to dogs and not to cats and vice versa. It is always...

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  • What Type of Soil Should I Use?

    What Type of Soil Should I Use?

    A common question we get asked is “What kind of soil should I use for this plant?” In general, most houseplants prefer a good potting mix. We do not recommend using anything labeled “potting soil”, “garden soil” or “raised bed...

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