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How to Grow A Delicious and Healthy Organic Garden

Last week we wrote about the incredible, tasty benefits of growing your own fruit trees and offered tips on how to plant your own. As the doctors say, you need to eat your fruit and veggies - we’re here to teach you how to grow your own organic garden.

Fruit Trees: What to Grow and How to Prune Them

Doesn’t it sound great to be able to walk into your own garden and pluck your own sun-ripened fruit ripe from the tree? If you have only enjoyed store-bought plums, you will not believe the difference in flavor when you grow your own; they're so much better! SummerWinds [...]

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Surviving the Winter Months: How to Prepare for Spring Now

Alright winter, enough already. We’re ready for spring days, dry dirt and the opportunity to garden again. Now that the holidays are over, it may seem like it’s just cold; we miss you sun! If you feel like you need to do something with [...]

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Fun with Plants: How to Make a Terrarium

Do you love indoor plants? Do you enjoy unique designs and creations? What about making your own terrarium? Terrariums are a creative way to host indoor plants and they look good just about anywhere. Keep reading for tips on how to make your own terrarium [...]

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How to Make Your Own Succulent Ornaments

Succulents are an incredibly popular house plant that come in a variety of species and can be turned into beautiful holiday decorations and ornaments. Do you love them as much as we do? Keep reading for helpful steps to create a succulent ornament from HGTV. 7 Steps [...]