🌷Bulb planting mistakes - 🌲Norfolk Island Pine care - Curry Plants

Published: Sun, 11/09/25

Updated: Wed, 11/12/25

Surprise! The gang's all here!

I’ve got a house full of kids this weekend. The adult kids decided last-minute to pop down for a quick visit. I was sworn to secrecy when they called on Friday, so they could surprise the boys. So, you’ll have to forgive me for a short newsletter this weekend.

We’ll just jump right into the articles. I've got pancakes to make. 😃

How to Care for Kalanchoe and Get It to Rebloom Every Year

If I showed you my six-year-old kalanchoe plant, you'd be hard-pressed to identify what it actually is. It looks part succulent, part weird sculpture and part mythical tree straight out of a fairytale penned by

The Best Way to Get Rid of Ladybugs in Your Home This Winter

If your home is invaded by ladybugs every fall, here are some great ways to keep them from spending the entire winter with you.

12 Things to Ask About Last Year Before You Plan Your Garden

For many of us, planning our garden is one of the things we enjoy about gardening. For others, planning is less of a priority and more of an afterthought. But if you're serious about a

Homemade Dried Orange Slices for Heartwarming Holiday Decor

Create simple stunning hoilday decorations with natural dried orange slices. Drying citrus slices for crafting is easier than you think.

7 Crazy Things You Probably Don't Know About Your African Violet

Here are 7 crazy things you probably don't know about African violets, but you should if you want healthy, blooming plants.

6 Bulb Planting Mistakes That Will Spoil Your Spring Blooms

We've had a very warm October this year, so I've postponed the task of planting spring bulbs from one Saturday to another until November rolled around. On the one hand, my fingers were itching to

10 Reasons To Grow Chives In Your Garden

There are a wide range of reasons why growing chives in your garden is a great idea. They are incredibly useful, both in the garden and in the kitchen.

How to Grow a Christmas Tree From Seed

Have you ever wondered if you can grow a Christmas tree from the seed inside the cones? The answer, of course, is yes, and we'll show you how.

How to Overwinter Pepper Plants For Bigger Yields

How to overwinter pepper plants and why you should do it to increase your pepper harvests and get a head start on the next growing season.

10 Unexpected & Genius Ways to Use Your Blender

Are you bored with smoothies? Here's 10 brilliant ways to use your blender that you'll wish you knew ages ago.

6 Reasons Why You Should Grow a Curry Plant

Let me tell you how I decided to buy a curry plant. It wasn't exactly planned. Just a classic case of "well, if the universe insists, who am I to stand in the way?" You

Gardeners Need to Be Aware of 5 Serious Symptoms This Fall

Normally, if you clicked on an article with a similar title here at Rural Sprout, you would be looking at your plants for symptoms. However, we want to make gardeners aware of a serious condition

9 Low Maintenance Houseplants For The Busy Green Thumb

Forget about fertilizing, daily watering and pruning, these low maintenance houseplants are so easy to care for anyone can grow them.

How to Grow Massive Sage Plants From Seed or Cuttings

Sage has always been a popular herb in the kitchen. Its unmistakable scent signals there is delicious stuffing or sausage cooking somewhere. But this beautiful silvery-green plant often leaves gardeners struggling to grow it successfully.

9 Varieties of Winter Squash You Should Be Cooking this Fall

If you've passed up "weird" looking winter squash at the farmers' market before because you didn't know what to do with it, then this guide is for you!

How To Care For Norfolk Island Pine - The Perfect Christmas Tree Alternative

Are you looking for a living Christmas tree alternative? The Norfolk Island Pine is the houseplant for you.

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