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	Secrets to Growing Citrus in Pots - grow your own at home - Follow this beginner’s guide to grow and harvest your own lemons, limes or mandarins. View Article »
	Grow an Avocado Plant from a Pit - turn your avocado pit into a cute houseplant - Stop throwing out those avocado pits! With nothing more than water, sunlight, and patience, you can turn the seeds into lush houseplants with this crazy-easy DIY project. View Article »
	How to Make Pine Cone Fire Starters - get your toes warming faster - You’ll warm up quickly to these easy-to-make fire starters. They’re the perfect way to jump-start a cozy hearth or camp fire. View Article »
	How to Force Paperwhites for Winter Blooms - the perfect way to cheer up a cold, dreary day - Paperwhites are easy to force into bloom, allowing you to have fresh flowers inside when the ground is frozen and barren outside. This article takes you step-by-step through the process of growing paperwhites in the winter months. View Article »
	How to Plant a Shrub - planting instructions - Learn how to plant a shrub with these illustrated steps. View Article »
	Propagating Succulents - how to get even more of a good thing - You can easily propagate your succulents, saving money and allowing you to create more of your favorite plant. This article shows you how, focusing on echeveria, hens and chicks, and aloe. View Article »
	Digging and Storing Dahlia Tubers - how to winterize your dahlias - Dahlias are the showy superstars of the summer flower garden. By following a few simple steps, you can store the tubers of these plants over the winter to enjoy the flowers again next summer. View Article »
	Introduction to Growing Cabbage - the cool weather crop no garden should be without - Cabbage is a time-tested favorite of the vegetable garden. Here's all you need to know to start growing your own. View Article »
	How to Make a Rain Chain - drain away rainwater with style - Garden art and practicality combine in this latest landscaping trend. Rain chains are easy to make and a fun way to add a creative, personal touch to your home and garden. View Article »
	Grow Your Own Wildflower Patch - take a walk on the wild(flower) side - Seven easy steps for creating your own bed, or even a meadow, packed with native wildflowers. The perfect way to attract birds, bees and other beneficial insects. View Article »