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2024 winning flowers for your garden and containers
These plants wowed judges at the All-American Selections awards.
May 2, 2024
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How to spring clean your garden with pollinators in mind
Wait for temperatures to be consistently higher before cutting back perennials, which should be cut at different lengths.
March 12, 2024
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Midwest Gardens: What to do with leftover seeds
Stored seeds can last for several years; all you need are two items in your kitchen to test their viability.
February 12, 2024
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Midwest gardens: Get a jump start on managing plant pests
As you survey your landscape this winter, pay special attention to stressed plants and remove heavily infected twigs or branches.
February 1, 2024
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Midwest Gardens: How to keep your tropical plants healthy
Light is the most common limiting factor when growing plants indoors.
January 9, 2024
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Midwest Gardens: Outdoor winter container gardens
Greenery and branches are the building blocks of a great display all winter long.
December 12, 2023
Home and Garden
Amaryllis provides colorful blooms all winter and beyond
The easy to grow, beautiful to bloom flower makes a no-fuss gift with big returns.
November 2, 2023
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Hot pepper myths and how to manage the heat
Luckily, there are a variety of peppers ranging from sweet to heat according to taste.
September 6, 2023
Home and Garden
Midwest Gardens: How to keep your tropical plants healthy
Light is the most common limiting factor when growing plants indoors.
January 9, 2024
Home and Garden
Midwest Gardens: Outdoor winter container gardens
Greenery and branches are the building blocks of a great display all winter long.
December 12, 2023
Home and Garden
Amaryllis provides colorful blooms all winter and beyond
The easy to grow, beautiful to bloom flower makes a no-fuss gift with big returns.
November 2, 2023
Home and Garden
Hot pepper myths and how to manage the heat
Luckily, there are a variety of peppers ranging from sweet to heat according to taste.
September 6, 2023