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20+ Gift Ideas for the Gardener in Your Life this Christmas

Finding a gift for the gardener in your life can be challenging.  Sure, tools or gardening gloves are the obvious choice, but they will probably only be appreciated by the most serious of gardeners. I’ve come up with some pretty and practical suggestions for beginners and advanced gardener’s alike, as well as a few options for kids who love tagging along in the garden.

Bonus!  Most of these gifts are $30 or less!!

It can be tricky to find good gift ideas for gardeners that aren't just ho-hum gardening gloves! This gift guide has over 20 stylish and practical ideas for women, men, and kids, along with lots of cheap ideas for those on a budget. Perfect for Christmas and holiday 2018! #christmas #giftguide #giftideas

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Stop Killing Your Succulents and Do This Instead

We’ve all picked up a cute little succulent from the garden centre or grocery store, only to have it die a horrible death a few months later.  How could this happen?  Succulents are supposed to be easy!!

While succulents don’t require as much maintenance as other plants, they’re not fool-proof.  Here’s what you need to know to keep yours alive and thriving over the winter months.

Are your succulents constantly dying indoors in containers or terrariums? Here's how to care for them instead, plus some tips for propagating tired looking succulents into beautiful decor. #succulents #indoorgardening

Disclaimer: I garden in zone 3b on the Canadian Prairies.  While I make every effort to make my advice as applicable to as many people as possible, growing conditions in your area might be vastly different.  However, I love to hear from readers in other areas, so let us know in the comments if there’s a different way to keep succulents alive where you live!

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How to Divide and Propagate Succulents

Two years ago one of my students gave me a pot of succulents as a thank you gift.  My love affair with succulents began.  They did well that first summer, then over the winter one of the varieties died and the other two looked not far behind.  I kept them alive until the summer, added a few more to my collection, and got much better at keeping my plant babies happy.

Do your succulents look like they are at death’s door?

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