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Why Your Seeds Aren’t Sprouting via Lifehacker [Shared]

Why Your Seeds Aren’t Sprouting

Why Your Seeds Aren't Sprouting via Lifehacker [Shared]

While our elementary school science classes may have taught us the basics about seeds and how to plant them, if you’ve gotten into gardening as an adult, you’ve probably figured out that there’s plenty more to learn. And unfortunately, growing a plant isn’t necessarily as simple as putting a few seeds in dirt and adding water and sunlight.

For example, even if you seemingly do everything right, your seeds may not sprout. As it turns out, seeds are more fickle than many people realize. Here are some of the reasons why yours aren’t sprouting.

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6 Great Plants That Tolerate Both Full-Sun and Shade Conditions via FineGardening [Shared]

6 Great Plants That Tolerate Both Full-Sun and Shade Conditions – FineGardening

6 Great Plants That Tolerate Both Full-Sun and Shade Conditions via FineGardening [Shared]

When designing a garden, I am often looking for plant material that tolerates both full-sun and shade conditions. Perhaps the garden bed includes a young tree that currently provides very little shade but over time will shade more and more of the garden. In this situation, I want a plant that can tolerate full sun now but will be just as happy once the garden is shaded. Or I may be looking for plants that I can weave throughout a planting to create rhythm and continuity in a garden that straddles different sun exposures. Whatever the reason, finding plants that tolerate both sun and shade is no easy task, especially in the hot Southern Plains.

The obvious choice might be plants labeled as “part sun” or “part shade”; however, many of these plants cannot tolerate our hot afternoon sun. They thrive in morning sun and afternoon shade or filtered light throughout the day. Others struggle with too much shade. After a bit of experimentation and much searching, I’ve created a plant palette that works under varying sun exposures. The following are just a few plants that transition well in these challenging sun-shade scenarios. As you experiment with others, pay attention to heat tolerance. Our sizzling summer sun is often the limiting factor.

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Dry gardens explained – 10 expert tips for a lush landscape via Livingetc [Shared]

Dry gardens explained – 10 expert tips for a lush landscape | Livingetc

Dry gardens explained - 10 expert tips for a lush landscape via Livingetc [Shared]

Dry gardens get their name from the fact that they’re never watered, relying solely on rainfall. How good does that sound – freedom from watering duties forever. But that’s not their only benefit. Our summers are getting hotter and drier because of climate change. This means it’s a good idea to choose plants that will cope with dry soil and no additional watering if you’re concerned about water consumption.

Although the name doesn’t sound particularly appealing you can still have lush foliage and soft textures if you’re clever about dry garden design. Creating dry gardens is easy to do and it requires less maintenance than regular gardens as you generally leave it to get on with things. It taps into the sustainability trend too, saving water by using drought tolerant plants and mulching with gravel to keep the soil moist.

Read Dry gardens explained – 10 expert tips for a lush landscape | Livingetc

Cattle Panel Trellis: How to Build a DIY Vegetable Garden Arch via Savvy Gardening [Shared]

I keep this article at hand so I have it when I finally get around to doing this in my own garden. I have thought about it for a fair while, but I haven’t yet hit the NEED part of the equation. Perhaps I can build it to grow some loofa? – Douglas

Cattle Panel Trellis: How to Build a DIY Vegetable Garden Arch

Cattle Panel Trellis: How to Build a DIY Vegetable Garden Arch via Savvy Gardening [Shared]

Growing vegetables vertically has many benefits. It allows you to grow more food in a given area and makes harvesting so simple. Vertical gardening increases the air circulation around your plants, making them less susceptible to fungal diseases. It also keeps the plants off the ground, distancing them from soil-dwelling pests. And in many cases, growing vertically is also really beautiful. In this article, I share one of my favorite ways to grow food vertically: by using a cattle panel trellis.

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Backyard Gardener Grows Record-Breaking 1,269 Tomatoes on One Vine via My Modern Met [Shared]

Backyard Gardener Grows Record-Breaking 1,269 Tomatoes on One Vine

Backyard Gardener Grows Record-Breaking 1,269 Tomatoes on One Vine via My Modern Met [Shared]

Douglas Smith isn’t your typical backyard gardener. This IT manager and father does a lot more than water and fertilize his vegetable garden. He’s actually transformed his garden into a sort of agricultural experiment/contest where he pushes himself to see what he can grow. Now, his efforts have paid off as Guinness World Records confirmed that he’d grown the most tomatoes from a single stem/truss. How many, you ask? 1,269 cherry tomatoes to be exact.

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Potting on Kalanchoe leaf cuttings via TikTok [Video]

@douglaswelch Potting on Kalenchoe leaf cuttings #kalenchoe #cuttings #propagation #garden #gardening #nature #succulents #free #easy #grow #growing ♬ State Lines – Novo Amor


Potting on Kalanchoe leaf cuttings via TikTok [Video]

Plant nurseries for Mother’s Day gifts near Los Angeles via Los Angeles Times [Shared]

New plants are always a source of joy to me. While I often propagate my own (getting a little something from nothing) I do enjoy shopping for new plants, too. Here are a few nurseries in the LA area to stroll through. – Douglas

Plant nurseries for Mother’s Day gifts near Los Angeles – Los Angeles Times

Plant nurseries for Mother's Day gifts near Los Angeles via Los Angeles Times [Shared]

With that in mind, the perfect Mother’s Day experience for gardening moms may be to take her to a local nursery and treat her to the garden gift of her choice (within your budget). Here’s how to pull this off:

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In the garden: Aloe divisions via TikTok [Video]

@douglaswelch In the garden: Aloe divisions #aloe #plants #succulents #garden #gardening #nature #propagation #growing ♬ You – Petit Biscuit


In the garden: Aloe divisions via TikTok [Video]

Free Trees in Los Angele via FarmerNickNYC on Tiktok [Shared] [Video]

The pomegranate in our front yard was adopted at just such a LA event! A great resource to green up LA and feed yourself and others. – Douglas

@farmernicknyc Can you adopt free trees in your city? 🌲 #losangeles #freetrees #cityplants ♬ Earth – Lil Dicky


Free Trees in Los Angele via FarmerNickNYC on Tiktok [Shared] [Video]

In the garden: Succulent cutting checkup via TikTok [Video]

@douglaswelch In the garden: Succulent cutting checkup #succulent #plants #propagation #growing #garden #gardening #nature #outdoors #proplifting #neighbor ♬ Roxanne – Instrumental – Califa Azul

In the garden: Succulent cutting checkup via TikTok [Video]