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The Oldest Form Of Preservation

Do you practice food preservation? If so, we would love to hear the reasons that these historic practices are a staple in your kitchen. There are many modes of food…

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4 Ways To Apply Permaculture Principals To A Home Garden

The story of permaculture is centuries long. The term was coined in 1978 to describe a philosophy of agriculture that saw the earth as an interrelated system. The idea of…

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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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MIsprouts Learn: My First Garden

Written by – Kaitlynn from MIgardener My goal with this series is to make accessible material for parents who want to teach their kids about gardening from the ground up.…

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MIsprouts Learn: The Business of Bees

Written by – Kaitlynn from MIgardener My goal with this series is to make accessible material for parents who want to teach their kids about gardening from the ground up.…

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MIsprouts Learn: What is Compost?

Written by – Kaitlynn from MIgardener My goal with this series is to make accessible material for parents who want to teach their kids about gardening from the ground up.…

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MIsprouts Nutrition: How Colorful Food Helps Me

Written by - Kaitlynn from MIgardener My goal with this series is to make accessible material for parents who want to teach their kids about gardening from the ground up.…

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Bad Bug List: Gardener’s Most Wanted

Written by – Kaitlynn from MIgardener My goal with this series is to make accessible material for parents who want to teach their kids about gardening from the ground up.…

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MIsprouts Learn: What Is Biodiversity?

Written by – Kaitlynn from MIgardener My goal with this series is to make accessible material for parents who want to teach their kids about gardening from the ground up.…

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MIsprouts Learn: What is Photosynthesis?

Written by - Kaitlynn from MIgardener My goal with this series is to make accessible material for parents who want to teach their kids about gardening from the ground up.…

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MIsprouts Learn: What’s Inside A Seed?

Written by - Kaitlynn from MIgardener  My goal with this series is to make accessible material for parents who want to teach their kids about gardening from the ground up.…

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