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Blech! What is that? Recently, I found myself in a plant nursery looking over their selection of tropical houseplants. A sales associate approached and asked if she could help me. …
Why Is There White Mold On My Houseplant Soil & How Do I Fix It? Read More
There’s room up here for a few more… African violets are problematic for me. I do just fine keeping them alive, and I’ve even figured out how to keep them …
How to Propagate African Violets – Easy as 1-2-3 Read More
If you’re a Rural Sprout regular, then it’s probably safe to say you know I’m a huge fan of Christmas cactuses. And by Christmas cactuses, I mean all varieties of …
How & When to Prune Your Christmas Cactus (& Why You Need To) Read More
You’ve got a healthy African violet that you’ve kept thriving for ages. You water it carefully to avoid crown rot. Its leaves are pristine emerald green, without any burn spots, …
7 Secrets to Keep Your African Violet Blooming All Year Long Read More
I’ll bet I know why you’re here. Some well-meaning friend or family member told you your plant wasn’t a Christmas cactus. Or maybe you’ve had a Christmas cactus for ages, …
Christmas Cactus – How to ID & Care for Everyone’s Favorite Holiday Plant Read More
o, you finally discovered the secret to getting your Christmas (or other holiday cactus) to bloom. Do you want to know another secret? You can get it to bloom again a few …
How to Get Your Christmas Cactus to Bloom More Than Once Each Year Read More
Urine is an incredibly valuable resource – one that’s free and readily available to everyone, but it gets flushed down the toilet every day, without a second thought. That hasn’t …
6 Clever Uses for Urine in the Garden Read More
Dang it! It’s a phrase heard at least once or twice a year when I’m handling a plant in a terracotta pot. It’s usually uttered moments after a loud crash. …
10 Brilliant & Practical Ways to Reuse Broken Terracotta Pots Read More
As an overly-protective gardener, I’m equally excited and anxious about my vacation plans for this summer. I’m more than ready for a change of scenery, and the anticipation that comes …
How to Make an Olla for Effortless Garden Irrigation Read More
Ah, summertime! The lightning bugs are hovering over the lawn in the evenings, the hot weather has us all drinking gallon upon gallon of ice-cold switchel, and everyone is planning their vacation. Whether …
How To Water Your Garden Plants While You’re Away Read More