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Steph Coelho

Free Funeral Home Plants

September 21, 2020 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

free funeral plants

Before you discount the idea of free funeral plants, bear with me on this one. Getting free plants from a funeral home is possible. However, you may have to step out of your comfort zone for this trick. Even those of you who consider yourselves outgoing might feel a bit odd about using a funeral…

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DIY Compost Using a 5 Gallon Bucket

September 14, 2020 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

5 gallon bucket compost

Compost is an essential medium for any gardener. It enriches the soil, provides nutrients to plants, and helps improve soil composition. It’s also easy to make compost using simple items you probably have lying around your home. Here’s how to make a 5-gallon bucket compost bin to get yourself some free compost. Tools I covered…

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Seeding Square Review: An Essential Tool for the Square Foot Gardener

September 10, 2020 by Steph Coelho 1 Comment

Seeding Square

In this review, I’ll explain how the seeding square makes organized planting a cinch!  The Square Foot Gardening method has been my go-to since I began gardening. I love it for many reasons. It allows me to maximize my planting space and close spacing keeps weed growth to a minimum. My favorite aspect, though, is…

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5 Plants That Easily Grow in Water

September 1, 2020 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

plants that grow in water

Potting up plants is messy business. Even when I’m being careful, I manage to get soil everywhere. One of my favorite plants in my home, though, requires no soil at all. I bought the plant at the grocery store several years ago for about $3 and today, it’s almost as tall as me! All it…

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10 Ways to Get Free Plants

August 24, 2020 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

how to get free plants

Get free plants and save money on your favorite pastime.  While gardening is one of the largest hobbies in the US, how expensive a hobby depends a lot on how you approach it. It can be quite an expensive hobby when you purchase everything retail. However, it can also be an extremely frugal hobby for…

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What Are the Different Ways to Germinate Citrus Seeds?

August 17, 2020 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

Germinate citrus seeds

I always have lemons in my fridge. The bright acidic quality of lemon juice adds a fantastic oomph to food that you just can’t get with other kinds of acids. Lemon also pairs well with pasta, chicken, and roasted veggies. I also often have limes on hand because they’re perfect for brightening up Mexican and Thai…

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5 Ways to Reignite Your Passion for Gardening

August 10, 2020 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

reignite your passion for gardening

It’s the height of the harvest season! I’ve been picking ripe tomatoes and cutting fresh flowers to adorn my kitchen table almost every day. I have hot peppers coming out of my ears, and I’ve been blessed with a lush crop of kale. Funny how this time of year is also when I start to…

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5 Best Houseplants for Frequent Travellers

August 3, 2020 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

plants for frequent travelers

Whether you’re away on business a lot, or you frequently visit family throughout the year, it can be hard to keep fussy plants alive when you’re away from home. Thankfully, there are plenty of suitable houseplants for frequent travellers. My house is starting to resemble a jungle these days. I’ve been adding greenery during the pandemic…

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4 Reasons to Grow Flowers in Your Garden

July 27, 2020 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

reasons to grow flowers

  Cut flowers in the garden are the height of luxury. I used to think flowers were pointless. When I was younger, I didn’t find them particularly romantic, and when I began gardening, I thought of them as wasted space. Now I know better. There are plenty of reasons to grow flowers in your garden….

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Why You Should Test Your Soil

July 20, 2020 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

test your soil

  Along with water and sunlight, soil is the lifeblood of a garden. Without healthy, nutrient-filled soil, plants simply won’t thrive. It’s tempting to believe that spraying your garden with fertilizer will encourage lush growth. But if you’re spraying without testing your soil, you may be in for trouble down the line. Why should you…

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How to Dye Flowers With Food Coloring

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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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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