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Transplanting tomato plants using newspaper pots

Newspaper Pots

Newspaper is a great material to create garden crafts with because it can be composted. For this reason you can use it to make your own garden pots or seed starts. To start seeds ahead of time indoors and avoid...
Ashleigh Smith Ashleigh Smith
Dec 3, 2021  ·  1 min read  ·  0
Dec 3, 2021  ·  1 min read
A person scooping up soil or compost with a hand trowel

What is Compost?

You've heard it time and time again, add compost to your garden for better soil. But what is it? And why should you be adding it to your garden? Compost is a mixture of once living material that is decomposed...
Ashleigh Smith Ashleigh Smith
Dec 2, 2021  ·  1 min read  ·  1
Dec 2, 2021  ·  1 min read
small desktop zen garden

DIY Mini Zen Garden Ideas

What Are Zen Gardens? Zen Gardens originated as aids for Buddhist monks during meditation to help the mind find rest and take in the teachings of Buddha. They were incorporated into the Japanese temple gardens before becoming a more common...
Ashleigh Smith Ashleigh Smith
Nov 26, 2021  ·  1 min read  ·  0
Nov 26, 2021  ·  1 min read
herbs bundled together on a table

Dried Herb Bundles

What are herb bundles and what are they for? There are a few different types of herb bundles with their own individual purposes. They mainly center on healing, culinary, and decorative use. One of the most common in the healing...
Ashleigh Smith Ashleigh Smith
Nov 25, 2021  ·  1 min read  ·  0
Nov 25, 2021  ·  1 min read
silly child holding tomatoes up to her eyes

Fun With Gardening

Gardening isn’t just about producing food or creating something pretty. The process of gardening can really be a source of joy and a place to express your creativity. To me it's kind of like a playground. As a kid I...
Ashleigh Smith Ashleigh Smith
Nov 24, 2021  ·  1 min read  ·  0
Nov 24, 2021  ·  1 min read
3 small potted succulents on a desk

Plants Improve Brain Function

Have you ever found yourself completely exhausted from sitting at a desk all day for work? Me too. The good news is that you don’t have to feel that way. To help your mind stay energized and awake all day...
Ashleigh Smith Ashleigh Smith
Nov 23, 2021  ·  2 min read  ·  0  ·  gardening ,  health ,  science
Nov 23, 2021  ·  2 min read
Stones in a zen garden

Gardening Reduces Stress

There are so many benefits to gardening, you get to enjoy fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, etc. But one benefit that isn’t regularly mentioned is the power that gardening has to benefit you physically, specifically by reducing stress. In fact, several...
Ashleigh Smith Ashleigh Smith
Nov 22, 2021  ·  2 min read  ·  0
Nov 22, 2021  ·  2 min read
Hand rendered landscape design

Bloom into Horticulture

The world of horticulture is exciting and continually expanding. If you are wanting to pursue an education or career in horticulture you may be wondering where to start. A good first step is to learn what area you are most...
Ashleigh Smith Ashleigh Smith
Nov 19, 2021  ·  1 min read  ·  0
Nov 19, 2021  ·  1 min read
Diago-Ji Temple Japanese Garden Panorama

What is Horticulture?

Horticulture is defined as the art of plant cultivation for ornamental, comfort, or culinary purposes. Throughout history gardens have been central to the culture of different groups of people. All you have to do is look at what is almost...
Ashleigh Smith Ashleigh Smith
Nov 18, 2021  ·  2 min read  ·  0
Nov 18, 2021  ·  2 min read
Hydroponic Lettuce Farm

Agriculture vs. Horticulture

The difference between agriculture and horticulture is commonly confused. Both terms are very broad and can be applied to many different industries. The reality is they are different, yet linked by many commonalities. Horticulture is considered a linked arm of...
Ashleigh Smith Ashleigh Smith
Nov 17, 2021  ·  2 min read  ·  0
Nov 17, 2021  ·  2 min read
New Updates to the TLM Website

New Updates to the TLM Website

We have recently launched an updated version of the website with the purpose of making the site faster and dramatically improving the mobile experience. While we have made hundreds of improvements, here are several changes to be aware of to...
Jordan Freytag Jordan Freytag
Nov 9, 2021  ·  2 min read  ·  1
Nov 9, 2021  ·  2 min read
Agriculture Student

Digging Into Agriculture Degrees

The world of agriculture is exciting and continually expanding. If you are wanting to pursue an education or career in agriculture you may be wondering where to start. A good first step is to learn what area you are most...
Ashleigh Smith Ashleigh Smith
Nov 8, 2021  ·  1 min read  ·  0
Nov 8, 2021  ·  1 min read
Agricultural Practices

What Is Agriculture?

Agriculture is defined as the science of cultivating the soil, producing crops, and raising livestock to be marketed and sold. Agriculture has several segments to it. The different types of agriculture include: Nomadic Herding, Livestock Ranching, Shifting Cultivation, Rudimentary Sedentary...
Ashleigh Smith Ashleigh Smith
Nov 8, 2021  ·  2 min read  ·  0
Nov 8, 2021  ·  2 min read
Winter Gardening Box

Winter Vegetables to Grow

If you live in a hardiness zone of 9, 10, 11, or 12 there is a great chance you are able to grow vegetables throughout the winter season. There are several vegetables that can tolerate frost including varieties of beets,...
Ashleigh Smith Ashleigh Smith
Nov 4, 2021  ·  1 min read  ·  0
Nov 4, 2021  ·  1 min read
Winter Gardening Structures

Garden Structures for Extending Your Growing Seasons

Garden Cloches are a great way to protect individual plants. Cloches are structures made to protect your plants from many different problems including birds, small animals, rain, wind, and the cold. Cloches can be made by yourself or purchased. Because...
Ashleigh Smith Ashleigh Smith
Nov 3, 2021  ·  1 min read  ·  0
Nov 3, 2021  ·  1 min read
WIndowsill Herbs

Indoor Winter Gardening

Yep, that's right! Today we are writing about winter gardening indoors. As the weather continues to get colder for much of the world many people are opting to spend more time indoors. Over the next few months you may find...
Ashleigh Smith Ashleigh Smith
Nov 1, 2021  ·  2 min read  ·  5
Nov 1, 2021  ·  2 min read
Why You Should Be Sprouting Seeds Regularly

Why You Should Be Sprouting Seeds Regularly

Finally I can check sprouting off my bucket list. I’ve wanted to get into sprouting since I found out about it 15 years ago, but I never took the plunge. Always a little too intimidating for me. But this month...
Erica Groneman Erica Groneman
Oct 5, 2021  ·  2 min read  ·  0
Oct 5, 2021  ·  2 min read
Why You Should Grow Pumpkins!

Why You Should Grow Pumpkins!

Fall is synonymous with Pumpkins. Pumpkin patches, pumpkin fests, pumpkins on the porch, pumpkin pie. October just wouldn’t be the same without these winter squashes. By adding pumpkins to your home garden you’re adding versatility, creativity, color, festivity, and fun....
Erica Groneman Erica Groneman
Oct 5, 2021  ·  1 min read  ·  0
Oct 5, 2021  ·  1 min read
Emely Mendoza - Scholarship Winner - Essay Submission

Emely Mendoza - Scholarship Winner - Essay Submission

What are Hydroponics? The word “Hydroponic” is used different now in the year 2021 than it was back in the early 1900’s. Hydroponic was first used in the year of 1937, coined by Dr. William Frederick Gericke. Dr William was...
Jordan Freytag Jordan Freytag
Sep 28, 2021  ·  3 min read  ·  0
Sep 28, 2021  ·  3 min read
Tomato Seeds: A Perfect Gift for Novice and Expert Gardeners Alike!

Tomato Seeds: A Perfect Gift for Novice and Expert Gardeners Alike!

A tomato garden is popular and useful, both for established gardeners and for those just starting a first serious garden. Heirlooms are great because you can save the seeds from what you harvest, and be confident that any seedlings from...
Jordan Freytag Jordan Freytag
Sep 27, 2021  ·  1 min read  ·  1
Sep 27, 2021  ·  1 min read
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