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Lettuce is the crop I recommend most often to people who want fresh greens without a garden bed. It grows fast, stays compact, and forgives a lot of beginner mistakes. If you’ve wondered how to grow hydroponic lettuce in a kitchen, basement, or spare closet, this guide covers it step by step. I’ll walk you … Read more >>
Orchids have a reputation for being fussy, but the moth orchid sold at most US grocery stores is one of the easiest flowering houseplants you can grow. Good orchid care comes down to a few habits: bright indirect light, a chunky bark mix, careful watering, and a little patience after the flowers drop. I’ll walk … Read more >>
Every December, the same question pops up in my inbox: are poinsettias poisonous to cats and dogs? The red leaves look festive, but if you share your home with a curious pet, it’s smart to know what you’re bringing inside. The good news is that poinsettias are far less dangerous than their reputation suggests. They … Read more >>
A poinsettia can stay bright red well past New Year’s if you give it the right start. Good poinsettia care comes down to a few basics: bright light, careful watering, and steady warmth away from drafts. Most of the plants that drop leaves in December run into one of those three problems. In this guide, … Read more >>
Amaryllis is one of the easiest ways to get huge, bold flowers indoors in the middle of winter. A single bulb can push up a tall stalk topped with red, white, pink, or striped blooms in about two months, with very little help from you. Good amaryllis care comes down to a few simple habits: … Read more >>
A Christmas cactus is one of the few houseplants that can stay in a family for decades. It’s forgiving, it doesn’t need much space, and it puts on a show of pink, red, white, or orange flowers right when the days are darkest. Good christmas cactus care comes down to a few simple habits. The … Read more >>
A squeeze test tells you whether your jade is overwatered, thirsty or in shock. Then follow the right fix to bring it back.
Just pruned your jade? Turn the pieces into new plants. Stem cuttings root in about 2 to 4 weeks with this simple method.
Water a jade only when the soil is fully dry: about every 2 to 3 weeks in summer and monthly in winter. Here is a season-by-season schedule.
Jade plants can live for decades. Here is how to give yours the sun, water, soil and care it needs to thrive indoors.