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Maximize Your Space: Growing 4 Plants Side-by-Side in an Earthbox

Growing plants in Earthboxes is a great way to maximize space and get the most out of your garden. But what if you want to trial more cultivars than usual? Is it possible to fit four plants as a single stem side-by-side in an earthbox without letting any additional suckers

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Protecting Plants From Death and Illness: Taking Preventative Measures and Exploring Solutions

It is always a sad experience when plants don’t make it. Unfortunately, this was the case with two pink Berkeley tie dye plants recently. It is likely that these plants contracted a virus from the nursery they were bought from. This assumption can be made due to the fact

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Growing Two Plants Together: Tips and Tricks to A Successful Experiment

An experiment using two plants in one space Growing two plants in one spot can be a tricky endeavor. It is important to consider the amount of nutrients and water available for both plants, as well as the size of the cage or pot they will be planted in. While

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Exploring the Potential of Penny's Worth of Copper to Fight Plant Diseases

The concept of using a penny's worth of copper to fight diseases has been around for some time, and it is an interesting idea. The theory suggests that the copper in the penny can help the plant fight off disease, similar to copper sprays but at a much lower cost

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Tips to Help You Shop the Right Way for Plants and Gardening Supplies

Buying plants from stores can be a hit or miss affair. It is important to have the right information on the tag, such as the type of plant (determinate or indeterminate), variety name and chili hours. Unfortunately, many store bought plants do not provide this kind of detail. This lack

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Label Your Plants the Eco-Friendly Way: Toe Tags, Plastic Bottles, and Sharpie Pens

For those of us who grow plants, labeling them is essential. It's important to know what type of plant it is and where you planted it. There are many ways to label your plants, from twist ties with writing on them to slats salvaged from vinyl venetian blinds. But which