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    Two Ways to Start an Indoor Garden

    Beginning Indoor Gardening Have you wondered how to start an indoor garden? Are you an indoor gardening beginner? I am going to show you how to start the easiest indoor garden, an AeroGarden. This system uses hydroponics (water instead of soil, light and fertilizer) to grow a compact, simple garden. In Alaska, where I live, this is the only way to garden in the winter! We only get a few hours of daylight each day so, it can be a challenge to keep anything growing through the winter months.  When I first moved to Alaska almost 15 years ago I planted my very first AeroGarden.  I used it for many…

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    2 Ways to Start Cuttings: Water or Soil

    Starting cuttings from a parent plant is as easy. Here are 2 ways to start cuttings in water or soil and a few tips can help you to achieve success! Why Start Plants From Cuttings? You are moving and can’t bring the plants. You really want the same houseplant your friend has. A piece of your plant broke off and you can not bring yourself to let it die. Large plants have taken over your home. Starting Cuttings in Water Starting plants in water is easy!  Botanists make plants grow in amazing ways using rooting hormones and fertilizer.  Don’t be deterred, because most plants will start just fine in tap…