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10 Common Q&A’s: Grow Microgreens Like a Pro

You might be having some trouble growing your microgreens- or just want to know more so you don’t mess anything up. Here are ten of the most common microgreen questions and the solutions. 1.) What if my microgreens become limp after harvesting? Microgreens must be handled carefully after harvesting due to their delicate nature. Never … Read more

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Inflation and Interest Rates are Rising, What’s Next for Housing Market Buyers?

Over the last few months, housing market investors and home buyers have faced historically high inflation, which has triggered the Fed to increase interest rates. This hawkish strategy attempts to make mortgages more expensive, thereby cooling borrowing, a key driver of inflation. Compounding the housing market woes is the economy which, like other major economies, … Read more

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What Do You Need to Grow Microgreens? (11 Essential Items)

Wondering, “what do I need to grow microgreens?” growing microgreens requires only a small number of supplies. Some of these items may already be in your home, while others will require a small investment.  This article will cover 11 items you’ll need, along with tips for each. 1.) Shallow Growing Trays Shallow containers are used … Read more

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Sprouts vs. Microgreens / Baby Greens (Differences + Nutrition)

The demand for fresh, organic, and locally sourced food has increased during the past 20 years. As a result, the modest farm has been revitalized, and people are once again appreciating fresh veggies. The growth of the broader movement toward clean, whole foods, the farmers market’s resurrection, and the CSA model’s introduction have all been … Read more

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Growing Microgreens: Easy & Quick 10 Step How-to (Explained)

A straightforward ten-step process can be used to grow microgreens. You’ll find that it requires little effort, time, and knowledge. As you incorporate the growing of fresh, healthy greens into your life, you will quickly develop the necessary skills and efficiency. Get ready to start growing microgreens! Step 1.) Fill Your Growing Trays With Soil … Read more

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Garden Leveling: Leveling a Sloping Garden (Step-by-Step)

Do you have a sloping garden and don’t like it? It doesn’t have to remain that way; you can do something about it. Leveling a sloping garden may seem daunting, but it’s not that difficult. You can have the level garden of your dreams with some elbow grease or hire a professional. There are many … Read more

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Banana Peels in Compost: Guide (Turn Waste Into Pay Dirt)

Every time you throw away banana peels, you’re not only discarding a tasty, nutritious snack but also tossing out nutrient-rich additives for your garden. Banana peels contribute essential nutrients to compost, reducing food waste and nourishing soil and plants. While composting seems easy, there are many things you should know about adding banana peels to … Read more

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Urn Plant: Hardy & Beautiful Blooms (Aechmea Care Guide)

This exotic floral houseplant, native to tropical South America, is also one of the hardiest. Its foliage ranges in color from light gray to dark red and is highly coarse and edged with quite sharp spines. The plant is known as an “urn plant” because its overlapping, recurving leaves naturally form a waterproof urn shape. … Read more

Matching Soil & Plants = Thriving Landscape

The soil is where plants are grown. It is made up of little fragments of rock broken off of mountains and other bigger rocks, together with a few pieces of extinct plant and animal life. Here, dissolved nutrients are absorbed by plant roots and transformed into the plant’s stems, leaves, flowers, and fruit.  The following … Read more