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10 Houseplants That Love Being Brought Inside Now

October 16, 2025 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

Houseplants sometimes love being brought inside

The air’s getting crisp, the days are getting shorter, and your once-thriving outdoor plants are starting to shiver. That can only mean one thing—it’s time for the great indoor migration! But not all plants handle the transition well; some pout, some drop leaves, and some just give up entirely. Luckily, there are certain houseplants that…

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Edible Plants You Can Grow Inside

January 18, 2023 by Ali Southerland Leave a Comment

onions growing in a container on a kitchen counter, edible plants you can grow inside

Growing edible plants inside isn’t tricky. All you need is an appropriate container, enough light, and to pick varieties that grow well in containers. Picking the Right Container Whenever you want to grow edible plants inside, you need to pick a container that meets the needs of your plants. When picking a container, you must…

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Farm-Level Vegetable Prices Are Up 70.2% Year Over Year—Should You Grow More at Home?

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Vegetable prices have grabbed attention lately, and the farm-level cost of vegetables jumped 70.2% year over year, according to the USDA Economic Research Service Food Price Outlook. That eye-catching number has many gardeners wondering if the backyard plot deserves a bigger role this season. Growing your own vegetables will not replace every grocery trip, but…

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