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Learn new things about gardens, growing organic food, pest and disease control or simply about plants and what makes them so awesome. We’ll try to talk about everything plant related here, from seed to harvest.

Why are plants green?

December 22, 2015January 19, 2016 Eva Leave a comment Getting to know plants better
Pigments

TL;DR : Over hundreds of millions of years the cholorophyll molecule that you find in plants has been shaped by time and evolution in order to harvest the “best” possible light. It absorbs light in the blue end of the […]

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What makes plants green?

December 18, 2015January 19, 2016 Eva 1 Comment Getting to know plants better
Chlorophyll

TL;DR : Plants reflect green light and absorb blue and red light from sunlight to make energy, but they can also be of different colors. This question is the kind of matter you wondered about as a child. Growing up […]

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Why do seeds need water and warmth to germinate?

December 8, 2015January 19, 2016 Eva Leave a comment Getting to know plants better
Why do plants need water to germinate?

TL;DR : It tells them the conditions for their germination are perfect (that spring has come for most plants and that it is time to come out of their dormancy). Germination is the first and one of the most important […]

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Best solutions to get rid of harmful insects in the garden

December 5, 2015January 19, 2016 Eva 1 Comment Pests and diseases

TL;DR : There are many pests that may cause holes in your plants’ leaves. These include gastropods, animals and insects and there are many ways to get rid of them so please don’t resort to chemical warfare for your own […]

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What’s eating my plants? Insect threats

December 3, 2015January 19, 2016 Eva 5 Comments Pests and diseases
Leaves

TL;DR : There are many pests that may cause holes in your plants’ leaves. These include gastropods, animals and insects and there are many ways to get rid of them so please don’t resort to chemical warfare for your own […]

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Why do plants need water?

November 12, 2015January 19, 2016 Eva Leave a comment Getting to know plants better
Plants sweat just like we do.

TL;DR : Plants are almost entirely made of water, they also need it for photosynthesis, to carry nutrients, to exchange for carbon dioxide, for turgidity… Please don’t forget to water them ! The fact that plants need water seems so […]

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  • How to make the most of your gardening experience May 15, 2017
    TL;DR : Gardening is an awesome activity for all ages but sometimes if you take on a project that is too difficult or time consuming you can get discouraged. Learning how to correctly estimate your resources (especially time) and capabilities […] The post How to make the most of your gardening experience appeared first on […]
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  • How do you get seeds to germinate? February 5, 2017
    TLDR : it depends on the seed. The variety of conditions needed for plant germination will surprise you. But don’t get discouraged, most plants need the same basic conditions in order to get a jump start into life.   Most […] The post How do you get seeds to germinate? appeared first on Culture Acre.
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  • How to make DIY seed envelopes October 24, 2016
    TL;DR : make sure you keep them in a dry environment. Paper envelopes in a dry and cool room are perfect for storing your seeds. You can make them from scrap paper. They’re not only great at the job, but […] The post How to make DIY seed envelopes appeared first on Culture Acre.
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