Beginner Gardener

How to Grow Oregano – Beginner Gardening Wednesday

Fresh Oregano

Would you like to start an herb garden?

Gardening is one of those things that if you’ve never done it, it may seem intimating. That is why we created Beginner Gardening Wednesdays. This Wednesday, we are sharing about an easy-to-grow herb – oregano.

Beginner Gardening Wednesday is our weekly series that targets anything that is easy to grow. This series seeks to make gardening less intimating and available to all.

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How to Grow Moth Orchids Indoors

How to Grow Moth Orchids Indoors

Moth orchid (Phalaenopsis)

What is the best technique to use when watering my orchids?

Where should I set my moth orchids so that they get enough sun light?

Welcome back to Beginner Gardening Wednesday. Every Wednesday you will find easy to grow tips and tricks for every level of gardening. Phalaenopsis orchids are also called moth orchids because the shape of the flower resembles a moth. They are one of the most beautiful flowers that you can grow indoors and they are definitely a showstopper.

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The Benefits of Using a Raised Garden Bed for Your Garden

Raised garden bed

How can you have a garden without great soil?

Today, we are continuing our series called, “Beginner Gardener Wednesday”. During this series, we have shared with you plants, trees, shrubs, fruit, vegetables, and more that are easy to grow. This series helps even the gardener who is just setting out to be successful.

Today, we want to share with you the benefits of using a raised garden bed. Raised garden beds are a really easy way to have a garden, and they are typically easy to construct. The key word here is easy.

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How to Grow Joe Pye Weed – Beginner Gardening Challenge

Joe Pye Weed

Are you looking to attract butterflies to your garden?

Would you like to add something to your garden that is drought-tolerant?

Can you believe we only have one week until Christmas? The holidays are such a great time of year. Sometimes though, it is great to take a break and start dreaming of your summer garden.

Welcome back to Beginner Gardening Wednesday! This is our weekly series that will turn even the greenest thumb into a successful gardener. Today, we are sharing about the best kind of weed you can add to your garden. This prairie native weed will be one of your favorite parts of your garden.

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How to Grow Dill Indoors Organically

dill-herb

Would you like to try to growing dill in your herb garden?

The winter months can feel like a very long period of time for gardeners. We crave sun on our faces and dirt under our fingernails. Just because most of the country is heading full swing into winter, it doesn’t mean gardening needs to stop. Have you ever grown an herb garden indoors?

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How to Care For Poinsettias This Holiday Season

How to Care For Poinsettias This Holiday Season

Would you like to keep your poinsettias alive this holiday season?

Are you wondering how often you should be watering your poinsettias?

Poinsettias are one of those classic holiday plants, aren’t they? Today is Wednesday which means it is time for Beginner Gardening Wednesday. This is our series it which we provide gardening tips and tricks that will turn even the greenest thumb into a gardener. Today, we are focusing on keeping the classic holiday plant, the poinsettia alive.

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December Gardening Tips and Tricks

December Gardening Tips

It is the life of the crystal, the architect of the flake, the fire of the frost, the soul of the sunbeam. This crisp winter air is full of it.”
~John Burroughs,
“Winter Sunshine”

It is amazing that we are already into the month of December. Welcome back to Beginner Gardening Wednesday. This is our Wednesday series where we publish tips and tricks that will help even the greenest thumb grow a beautiful garden.

The holiday’s are here and your garden may be one of the last things on your mind. Before you head inside for good, there are a few things left to do in your yard. Make sure to bookmark this page and come back to it all month long for December gardening tips.

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How to Grow Sedum – Beginner Gardening Challenge

How to Grow Sedum - Beginner Gardening Challenge

Looking for an easy-to-grow perennial?

Are you new to the gardening world?

Welcome back to Beginner Gardening Wednesday. Each week, we seek out the easiest to grow plants, trees, herbs, and you name it, for our Beginner Gardening Challenge.

We have covered everything from growing and planting chives, hydrangeas, roses, spinach, and much more. We believe that just because you are new to gardening doesn’t mean that you can’t have the most beautiful garden on the block.

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How To Grow Chives – Beginner Gardening Challenge

How To Grow Chives

Have you ever grown your own chives?

When I think of chives, I usually think of a steaming baked potato with all the works including chives. How about you?

Welcome back to Beginner Gardening Wednesday. This is our series where we share gardening tips and tricks that are helpful for any gardener and especially helpful if you’re new to gardening.

Growing an herb garden is a lot easier than it sounds and today, we are going to share with you how to grow chives.

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7 Must Grow Herbs for Beginner Gardeners

Herbs

Do you love to add a little mint to your water?

Did you know that Lavender has a calming effect?

The colder weather is sweeping across the nation. As the holidays draw near, you may be wondering about bringing some of your garden indoors.

Wednesday means it’s time for our Beginner Gardening Challenge. This is our current series that helps make gardening easier. Today, we are looking at 7 herbs that can be grown indoors.

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