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Self Watering Seed Starting Kits

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I found something interesting today related to seed starting.  The older I get, the more I think I should simplify. I was looking around on line for some cool indoor containers that would be fun to grow basil seeds and found this cute little kit.  It seems a bit pricey, but it looks sleek and contained. This unit is self contained and includes: a grow light a self watering system with water reservoir cartridges of special soil with seeds already embedded in them (evidently these are re-usable)   How it works: According to the video, you pop in a pre-planted seed thingy that has the perfect amount of nutrients, special soil, etc. all in a cartridge of sorts. pop in a cartridge, fill a reservoir with water, and plug it in. Self watering seeds are a go.   Who Could Benefit from a Product Like This: It could potentially be awesome if you are one of those crazy busy people who wants fresh basil, but can’t handle one more thing to remember to take care …

What to do before bringing your house plants, like this hibiscus, indoors, in the fall.

Houseplants: 8 Things to Remember When Bringing Them Indoors For the Winter

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Fall is here, and the house plants you set outdoors for the summer are looking beautiful….how do you continue this beauty trend after you bring them indoors for the winter? Read more…

Venus Flytraps: General Care Instructions and FAQ

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It’s that time of year again! All the garden centers are offering Venus Flytraps! Why? Because this is the time of year that carnivorous plants are coming out of dormancy! Believe it or not, carnivorous plants are NOT ALL TROPICAL PLANTS! Venus Flytraps actually grow in the wild in the southeastern part of the United States! They grow in boggy areas that are poor in nutrients, so these plants had to find a different way to get their nutrients. They adapted by passively capturing insects, and secreting chemicals that dissolve the soft parts of the insect body. From these dissolved soft parts, the plants get important nutrients needed for survival. How much light should Venus Flytraps have: Bright sunny window Water: Only use distilled, or rain water as chlorinated or tap water will kill your flytrap! How often do Venus Flytraps need to be watered? Always keep the peat moss your flytrap is planted in evenly moist. Since mine is in a terrarium with high humidity, I only need to water mine once a week. …