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Growing Corkscrew Vine
Last year was the first time I decided to grow Vigna caracalla (Corkscrew vine) from seeds. I have acquired so many of them over the last...

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Mar 27, 20231 min read


Growing Cucamelon (Melothria scabra)
Commonly known as the cucamelon, Mexican miniature watermelon, Mexican sour cucumber, Mexican sour gherkin, mouse melon, or pepquinos....

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Aug 14, 20231 min read


Ipomoea Tuberculata - Yellow Morning Glory
Ipomoea tuberculata is a breathtaking yellow ornamental garden plant is native to Africa. The flowers have a purple throat, medium...

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Jul 30, 20231 min read


Datura Discolor - Desert thorn-apple
Absolutely Gorgeous! Out of all the doubles, triples, colors, species, and kind of Datura. I really love this one the most. Because it's...

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Jun 30, 20231 min read


🍅 BIG RED Tomato - Hear the Story!
There's a story behind this tomato! Itss name is "BIG RED". I've been growing it for 20 years.  I originally got the seeds from Heirloom...

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May 9, 20231 min read


Growing House Plants
I've propagated a few baby houseplants started from roots, nodes, and seeds. (Coleus Palisandra, White Wizard Philodendron, Syngonium...

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Apr 14, 20231 min read


Spring has Sprung in PA!
Spring has surely arrived and my Chives tell me so. They are setting flower blooms! 😍 Today was the first time I did any real digging...

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Apr 6, 20231 min read


The Evening Moon - Japanese Morning Glory
I call this one The Evening Moon with hopes it is the Japanese Morning Glory I've been in search of. I have tried to source out the...

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Apr 1, 20231 min read


The Paper Towel Method
This method also takes the guesswork out of knowing if your seeds have germinated since you can easily observe them. To use this method:...

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Mar 29, 20233 min read


Flying Saucers
Big, Bold, and Striking! Ipomoea tricolor produces large showy flowers. As with any morning glory the flower only lasts through the...

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Mar 26, 20231 min read


Petunias are Easy!
Petunias are very easy to start from seed. Especially the pelleted ones. Because every seed germinates where you place the pellet. Well...

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Mar 23, 20231 min read


Shirayuki Japanese Morning Glory
It's a Snow White Morning! I was fortunate to grow this lovely cultivar from Japan. It graces me with Big beautiful white flowers and...

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Mar 21, 20231 min read
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