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Contact TGP!

Hey, if you have a story you would like to tell about your indoor gardening, or have pictures of your plants, I would love to see them. You can send an e-mail to me at growingpatch@gmail.com . I'll try my best to respond as quick as I can.   Thanks,     Garrett.

Valentine Plants As Gifts

💘 It's time to be all Lovey and Dovey time 💘 Which you are.  Let's face it, that's why you're here.  You're looking for inspirational ideas or what to hope and dream for. Plants are great for this.  Not just the long stem, freshly cut flowers that will die eventually.  I'm talking about the ones that are in cute little pots and super easy to grow and maintain.   Aloe Vera Jade Plant Hyacinth Snake Plant Bamboo Onward to the Next Step! What makes a plant a great gift is how it is decorated.  The container is where the magic happens.  Have an idea of how you want the gift to be perceived.   Bright and Shiny Cute and Adorable  Rustic and Charming Simple and Pleasing  Get creative and have fun with it.  This is something that they will look at everyday and spend time thinking about you...   ...and THAT is what you are going for ultimately in the end!

Great sites for Gardening help.

When In Doubt. There are times when I need a little bit of gardening help. When my friends or family do not have an answer, I can always turn to the internet. I have found several great sites that have top quality information. Reddit   In the past few years, maybe you have heard of this site. If you have not, I suggest that you check it out. There are two areas of reddit that I like to go to. Gardening  - here you can find useful tips and stories by other gardeners. Even ask them questions if you can not find the answer. What Is This Plant  - Did you go hiking, and found an odd plant? Take a picture of the plant, and post it here. In a few hours someone will let you know what it is, or at least where to look. You Grow Girl   This site is very well written. The pictures in each post are very well done. I enjoy looking at You Grow Girl from time to time. I always seem to get inspired when I do. check out  You Grow Girl .  This is a great article for anyone who is going to w

Reusable foods: a growing list.

 I had posted a list earlier about some foods that you don't have to throw away, you can put them in a pot and regrow them.  Check this post out  for the guides on green onions, and garlic. This time we will be talking about some of our best spuds.    What is first on the table? 🍠Sweet Potatoes! Who doesn't love a sweet potato? If you have never had one, pick one up next shopping trip.  You can prepare them just like a regular potato.  My favorite way to make a sweet potato is to mash them up, and add cinnamon and brown sugar.  My wife taught me this.     To regrow a sweet potato do this.  Take the bottoms of the sweet potato, jam some tooth picks in the sides.  Suspend the potato over a glass of water so it is partly submerged.  Put the cup of water in a sunny spot, and wait a few weeks.  Add water as needed.  Now you will have roots on bottom and shoots on top.  Divide your potato up, and plant.  Harvest your new Sweet potatoes when the leaves turn yellow.  Do