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	How to Make Vegetable Stock - a SOUP-er staple for vegetarian meals - You can use fresh produce from your garden or the market to make your own vegetable stock - the base for vegetarian soups, sauces, and so much more. View Article »
	Plant and Garden Trends for 2021 - popular ideas to try - This is the year to add indoor plants to your home office, grow tomatoes in a pot or plant your first garden. You could also certainly use a seating area outside to enjoy with friends and family. View Article »
	7 Tips for a Beautiful Winter Garden - summer isn’t the only time for your garden to shine - Don’t spend your January dreaming about your summer garden. Instead, follow our seven easy tips for creating an outdoor space as beautiful in the winter as it is in the summer. View Article »
	How to Get Your Poinsettia to Rebloom - a four season guide - The poinsettias that brighten your house over the holidays need not be tossed out with the discarded wrapping paper and dried up Christmas tree. With a little attention, your poinsettia can be transformed into a hardy house plant that you can enjoy for years to come. View Article »
	What to do with Your Poinsettia after the Holidays - recycle or regrow, it’s up to you - It’s hard to say goodbye to a plant, especially one that brings the indoors as much good cheer as the poinsettia does. But when the holidays are done, what to do with these holiday favorites? We’ve got some ideas. View Article »
	Basics of Flower Arranging - express your personal style with flowers - Cut flowers are a four-season joy—a way to bring the garden inside during the warm months and to brighten any room during the dark of winter. Let us walk you through the basics of this ancient art, and in no time, you’ll be putting professional florists to shame! View Article »
	6 Unique Christmas Presents for Gardeners - memorable and useful gift ideas - Gardeners will appreciate getting personalized gifts for Christmas; items that are created just for them. This article offers six creative gift ideas that can be geared to gardeners of all tastes. View Article »
	How to Select a Poinsettia - get the most out of your favorite holiday plant - Expert tips on selecting a healthy poinsettia plant from the poinsettia specialists at the Paul Ecke Ranch in Encinitas, California. View Article »
	How to Care for Your Christmas Cactus - keep your plant happy after the holidays - Your Christmas cactus makes a great houseplant after it’s lost its holiday blooms. We’ve got tips on how to get the most out of your Christmas cactus throughout the year, including how to encourage it to flower again. View Article »
	Gardening Gifts for Kids - give them a reason to get their hands dirty - If you want to give a gift to a young child that is eco-friendly and encourages them to be a good steward of the earth, consider giving a gardening kit. It’s easy to put one together yourself! View Article »