MIgardener Blog

2021

Was 2020 Your First Year Gardening? Here’s How To Improve in 2021

An inspiring amount of people took to the garden in 2020! Seed providers, garden centers, and hometown farmers markets all hit remarkable highs while everyone looked for a hobby to…

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10 Tips For A Groundbreakingly Great Container Garden

Written by - Kaitlynn from MIgardener  A handful of easy tricks can transform your container garden into a lush and beautiful oasis. For first time gardeners, container gardening on your…

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Flower Garden Detroit Abloom Is Open To All

Written by - Kaitlynn from MIgardener  Call it Eden, Oz, or Willy Wonka's Factory for garden nerds, but wonder is the first word that comes to mind when you enter…

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Seed Saving From Start To Finish – MIgardener

Written by - Kaitlynn from MIgardener  Before the dawn of seed stores, growing a garden was a practice passed down generation to generation. Year after year, the seed is saved…

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6 Essential Gardening Jobs For September 2020

Written by - Kaitlynn from MIgardener  Happy September, everybody! In preparation for the cold season, today, we will take note of these six essential gardening jobs for your fall to-do…

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Beginner Tips For House Plant Newbies

Written by - Kaitlynn from MIgardener Being a plant parent is no joke. No matter the plant type or variety, if you master these tips, you are guaranteed to have…

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3 Reasons Fall Is The Perfect Time To Garden

Written by - Kaitlynn from MIgardener The fall garden is often the forgotten treasure of the home gardener. Especially for beginners who might not be aware that a fall garden…

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Common Container Gardening Issues & Their Solutions

Written by - Kaitlynn from MIgardener Container gardening is the perfect go-to for beginner and veteran gardeners alike. Every form of gardening from the container raised bed, or in-ground has…

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What Does Tomato Plant Leaf Curl Mean?

Written by - Kaitlynn from MIgardener  Tomatoes are an heirloom gardener's best friend. However, there is a world of diseases, deficiencies, and pests to deal with when growing them. Tomato…

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The Best Pruning Tips For Improving Plant Health

Written by - Kaitlynn from MIgardener  Don't overlook pruning! Pruning is often sidelined by beginners, but professional gardeners have perfected it with years of practice. Beginners might be worried about…

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Container Gardening On A Budget : MIgardener Blog

Written by – Kaitlynn from MIgardener Sometimes a giant raised bed garden with a potager inspired design just isn't an option for you. Maybe it would be too physically draining,…

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Succession Planting Tips to Prolong The Harvest

Written by - Kaitlynn from MIgardener In this interesting and slightly strange place where we find ourselves in history, let's not forget the quiet refuge that is present in the…

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Boost Plant Growth By Watering Your Seedlings With Club Soda

Do you have seedlings that are growing, look healthy, but are taking their sweet time? We got a late start this year due to a longer winter than normal.  I…

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4 Things To Do Now, For A Lush Garden Later

Hey, pro-gardeners and aspiring gardeners. Mrs. MIgardener (Sindy) here! Today I would like to share with you 4 ways to work on your garden without being in the garden yet.…

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Reuse Cardboard Gift Wrap Tubes to Protect Young Trees

Is this happening to you? There is a surprising way to prevent it and it is FREE! Young fruit trees need to have their tender cambium layer protected or they…

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