Category: Beginner Guides
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The Differences Between US and Canadian Plant Hardiness Zones
Last Updated November 18, 2023 The United States and Canada each use plant hardiness zones that are similarly labelled with numbers and letters, but the two systems are not the same and they cannot be used interchangeably. The Canadian plant hardiness zones, which range from 0a to 9a, are determined by a variety of climatic…
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Four Solutions for Mold on Newspaper Pots
In most cases, mold does not spell disaster. Your seedlings can survive a small run-in with it, and there are a number of things you can do to discourage its growth. Just like every other living thing, mold favours certain conditions that help it thrive. You are creating those conditions if the following are true:
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Starting a Garden From Quarantine
If COVID-19 causes a full lockdown, can I still start growing food? What if I can’t go to any stores? What if I can’t even get deliveries?
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11 Essential Steps When Starting Seeds Indoors
Starting your own seedlings can seem daunting if you have never tried it. Fortunately, as long as you place seeds in soil or a growing medium, then give them warmth and moisture and light, you are bound to have some success. Of course, a little extra knowledge will give you the best chance at healthy,…