How to Grow (Good) Weed Indoors
If you don’t live in a sunny climate where cannabis grows well without much intervention—in other words, if you live in most of the country—you can be forgiven for not…
Why You Should Plant Your Tulips in Crates Instead
Tulips are the flower world’s most addictive drug—plant them once and you’ll never stop. Seeing those pops of color come up at the beginning of spring provides a needed hit…
These Lights Are Now Banned for Sale in the US
As of Aug. 1, 2023, incandescent lightbulbs are effectively banned for sale and manufacture in the United States—mostly. The culmination of a governmental initiative that began in 2007, during the…
You Can DIY Better (and Prettier) Grow Lamps
If you have plants in your home and live anyplace besides on the equator, you’ve likely looked into grow lamps to nurture your precious babies. You were probably also disappointed…
What I Wish I’d Known Before I Bought a Hydroponic Gardening Tower
Hydroponics used to be a nerdy hobby for homesteaders and home pot growers. What was once required a complicated setup that resulted in absurd-looking home laboratories has now been commoditized…
How Much Your Plants Will Really Cost You Over Time
Photo: Iryna Imago (Shutterstock) Raising houseplants offers a slew of psychological benefits, plus they look pretty when properly cared for (and there are plenty of low-maintenance choices for the lazy…
A Beginner’s Guide to Using Apps and Gadgets for Growing Healthier Plants
Photo: Dikushin Dmitry (Shutterstock) Some people seem to have a “green thumb”—a natural affinity with houseplants that lets them grow anything, anywhere. I am not one of these people. The…
How to Start an Indoor Vegetable Garden
Photo: Angelica Corneliussen (Shutterstock) Growing vegetables indoors takes some finesse, but is entirely possible. It’s even doable for beginners, if you’re willing to do a little research (and maybe practice…