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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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