Main Character Plants: How to Decorate With Statement Houseplants
The rooms you remember usually have one thing that stands out, like a piece of art, a chair, a view. Plants can do the same, but they’re often scattered and...
The Best Edible Plants for Small Spaces
You don't need a sprawling orchard or a half-acre vegetable garden to grow your own food. With the right varieties - and the right plants - a single raised bed,...
Why Variegated Plants Are Worth the Hype (And How to Keep Them Thriving)
If you've spent any time in the plant community lately, you've undoubtedly seen variegated plants are everywhere - and for good reason! There's something genuinely arresting about a leaf that...
Grow Your Own Food Forest: How to Build a Backyard Orchard
There’s a quiet revolution taking root in backyards across the country, and it looks less like a traditional garden and more like small thriving ecosystems. It's called a food forest,...
Why Tissue Culture Matters for Fruit Trees and Fruiting Shrubs
If you read our introduction to tissue culture, you already know the basics: tissue culture plants are clones of their parent variety that are grown in a sterile lab environment,...
What Is Tissue Culture? The Science Behind Cleaner, Stronger Plants
At MicroStarts, our specialty is starter plants - it's right there in our name! The majority of our plants are produced through tissue culture, a specialized propagation method that allows...
Pepper Starters 101: Varieties, Care, and Growing Tips
Peppers are a garden favorite for a reason, offering flavors that range from sweet and mild to fiery hot. Whether you prefer gentle heat or love a spicy kick, there’s...
Blackberry Varieties Compared: Choosing the Best Blackberry for You
Blackberries are a productive and relatively easy fruit to grow in the home garden. With so many varieties available, though, it can be difficult to know where to start. This...
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