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Steph Coelho

Should You Use Diesel To Kill Weeds?

April 19, 2021 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

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Should you use diesel to kill weeds? Short answer: Nope. Weeds can be annoying. They compete with other plants for nutrients and can turn a pretty, organized garden into a patchy mess. Still, I’ll continue to stand up for weeds. Some of the plants we consider weeds are actually beneficial. They offer up food to hungry…

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Filed Under: gardening methods, weeds Tagged With: diesel, diesel to kill weeds, getting rid of weeds, using diesel in the garden, weeding, weeds

Go With The Flow Gardening

April 12, 2021 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

go with the flow gardening

Spring is here! I remember at this time last year, we were at the start of this pandemic and I was so excited to start the gardening season. It was too cold to start planting, but I had a ton of stuff started in my basement, and I was slowly starting to harden things off….

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Filed Under: garden musings Tagged With: garden musings, go with the flow gardening, reduce food waste, taking it easy

10 Top Reasons Why Seeds Don’t Germinate

April 6, 2021 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

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There are a lot of reasons why seeds don’t germinate. Knowing what can go wrong is the first step in solving the problem. If you’re struggling to start seeds this spring, here are a few things to look out for. Why Aren’t Seeds Germinating? Here are a few common reasons why seeds don’t germinate. It’s…

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Filed Under: indoor gardening, seed starting, seedlings, seeds Tagged With: germination, reasons why seeds don't germinate, seedlings, seeds

How To Do A Spring Garden Clean-Up

March 29, 2021 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

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It’s springtime! The season that signals to every gardener that it’s time to get started is here. In my neck of the woods, it’s also the ugliest time of year. I become tempted to start my spring garden clean-up right away,  but I know that soon the buds from my maple trees will fall and…

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Filed Under: gardening methods, spring Tagged With: garden clean-up, spring clean-up, spring cleaning

How To Get Free Seeds From The Government

March 22, 2021 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

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At first glance, seeds seem like a relatively inexpensive purchase. However, when buying several varieties, the cost can really add up quickly. A frugal gardener knows that there are plenty of ways to find seeds for cheap or free. Here’s how to get free seeds from the government. Getting Free Seeds From the Government The…

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Which Indoor Plants Purify Air?

March 15, 2021 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

Indoor plants that can purify air

Let’s get one thing straight. You probably won’t improve your home’s air quality by filling it with indoor plants that can purify air. According to a National Geographic piece from 2019, houseplants won’t do much to clean your home’s air.  Most of the advice about air-purifying houseplants comes from an old NASA study. In a 2019 article…

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Filed Under: gardening myths, houseplants, indoor gardening Tagged With: air purification, air purifying plants, houseplants, indoor gardening, plants

The Importance of Crop Rotation

March 9, 2021 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

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It’s that time of year again! Gardeners are starting to plan out the season. Usually, I spend this month sketching out a rough plan for my garden—taking crop rotation principles into account. I also start some seeds in my basement. This year, though, the pandemic has me changing up my plans. I’m giving my garden…

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Filed Under: gardening methods Tagged With: crop rotation, garden planning, healthy soil, soil

5 Things To Consider When Recycling Soil

March 1, 2021 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

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It’s the end of the growing season, and you’ve tossed your spent container tomato plants in the compost. Can you reuse the soil next year? Here’s a soil recycling checklist to go through before repotting plants in old soil or using last year’s soil leftovers in the spring. Pitfalls of Recycling Soil Reusing soil is…

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Filed Under: container gardening, frugality, saving money Tagged With: recycling soil, reusing soil, saving soil, soil

Buying Seedlings: Getting Your Money’s Worth

February 22, 2021 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

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I am exhausted to the bone. Normally, at this time of year, I get excited about seed starting. I take stock of my seed supplies, order seeds I’m missing, and start planning out my garden. This year, I’ve yet to do any of that. I’m too overwhelmed and tired, so I’ve decided to forego starting…

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How to Dye Flowers With Food Coloring

February 8, 2021 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

With the pandemic still limiting social outings, parents may be dreading the upcoming spring break. This fun little project is a great way to expend some creative energy during the March break or all through the summer. Dye flowers with food coloring and make a rainbow to display in a favorite vase. Use storebought flowers…

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buying houseplants

5 Houseplants That Won’t Waste Your Money

Ever since the pandemic began, I slowly started buying houseplants. I’d scour my favorite online nurseries and pounce when they had a sale or coupon code up for grabs. Of course, I already had some plants before the COVID situation, but adding more made my home feel cozier, livelier. When buying plants, I always opt…

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4 Advantages of Pruning Plant Roots

You’ve heard of pruning branches, but what about pruning plant roots? Roots aren’t something we think about very often. Mainly because they’re buried under the earth. Out of sight. Out of mind. However, paying attention to your plant’s roots can be an essential part of raising healthy houseplants.  Here’s why you might consider pruning plant…

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5 Reasons to Start a Garden This Spring

Normally,  I don’t need to think of reasons to start a garden. I’m intrinsically motivated to start anew each spring. In the dead of winter, I usually get incredibly excited about the prospect of gardening in March. As soon as the seed catalogs arrive, I start to plan. I dream about the new varieties I…

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5 Common Gardening Myths You Should Forget About

The gardening world is rife with anecdotal information. Since I started gardening over 10 years ago, I’ve run into my fair share of common gardening myths. People love to make big claims about their gardening techniques. It turns out, though, that while the “secret sauce” might have some truth to it, it’s usually a lot…

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