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Do Lettuce Seeds Need Light to Germinate?

A lot of specialty seeds need light to germinate, but it never occurred to me that vegetable seeds…

Fertilizer in Potting Soil – Good or Bad?

In the good old days, commercial potting soil (media) contained no added fertilizer. Today, more and…

Fertilizer PPM Calculator

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Can Monarchs Smell Milkweed From 2 Miles Away?

Monarch butterflies and milkweed plants share a special bond. Monarchs rely on milkweed to lay their…

Does Rainwater Make Plants Greener?

Many gardeners have noticed that grass is greener and plants look healthier after a good rain. They…

Soil Nitrogen Levels After a Rain

Gardeners claim that nitrogen levels in the soil increase after rain. Water floating down through…

How Much Light is Best For Tomato Seedlings?

How much light should tomato seedlings get? If you give them too little, they will become tall…

Should You Use Drainage in Your Pots?

It used to be very common to add drainage material, such as rocks, Leca, or clay pot shards in the…
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