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Amaryllis bulbs are a popular gift around the holidays for their ability to bloom brightly indoors during the winter. Their large, trumpet-shaped flowers come in stunning shades of red, white, pink, salmon, and more, instantly brightening any space. But what do you do with amaryllis bulbs after they are done blooming? Many people discard them … Read more

Lavender’s a hardy plant, but it’s not invincible. If you grow a lot of lavender, you will lose plants every year, either when they are dormant in the winter or when they are growing. We lost lavender plants this summer, as many have. This isn’t only true for large-scale growers, though. Even home gardeners can … Read more

Pinching out your tomatoes is an essential part of tomato plant care. That’s because tomato plants naturally grow bushy, and if you let them grow the way they want, they’ll focus on growing leaves instead of fruit. Naturally, no one wants that; the goal is to grow lots of beautiful tomatoes. By pinching out the … Read more

Tulips are one of the most popular spring flowering bulbs, lighting up gardens with their cheerful blooms in shades of red, yellow, white, pink and purple. Many gardeners treat tulips as annuals, planting fresh bulbs each fall. But did you know you can dig up and replant tulip bulbs for many years of beauty? Learning … Read more

Thyme seeds are tiny, mysterious little things. Even experienced gardeners often wonder – what do thyme seeds actually look like? This common herb is a staple in kitchens around the world. Dried thyme leaves add woodsy, aromatic flavor to soups, stews, meat dishes, and more. The essential oil from thyme has antiseptic and antimicrobial properties. … Read more

Mushroom grow bags are an essential tool for cultivation, both for the professional cultivator and the enthusiastic hobbyist. Alternatively, they can be used as spawn bags, which are used to germinate grain and spread mushroom cultures, or they can be used to make mushroom growing blocks with added sawdust. Mushroom fruiting bags have become an … Read more

With their delicate, papery blooms in a kaleidoscope of colors, poppies bring joy to any garden. And the good news is – yes, you can absolutely grow poppies successfully in Michigan! Poppies thrive in the cool conditions of spring and early summer across most of the Midwest. But as a Michigan gardener timing is everything … Read more