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June 12, 2026
Pollinator-Loving Perennials for Every Garden

Guest Blog Post Hi everyone! This is Allison over @FinchAndFolly. I’ve been dreaming of my garden so much over these past few months that I can’t believe that it’s actually...

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How to Grow Quick and Easy Microgreens

"Microgreens" is an umbrella term for a variety of leafy greens that are harvested in a very early stage of their growing cycle. This stage is called the "cotyledon growth...

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How to Grow Petunias from Seed

How to Grow Petunias from Seed Originally from South America, petunias are a trumpet shaped flower and mostly grown as annuals in the US (although the can be perennials in...

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The Germination Explanation: How Long Do Seeds Last?

GUEST BLOG POST Hi there! This is Allison over at Finch + Folly and I am so happy to be partnering with Pinetree Garden Seeds today. I’m even more excited...

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Lorrie's Delicious Homemade Marinara Sauce

It's a well known fact that with successful gardening comes a large harvest, and the best way to preserve all your hard work is to, well... preserve it! Our Operations...

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Keeping an Indoor Herb Garden

One of the hardest things about winter is the severe lack of greenery. Snow may be pretty, but the naked trees and dismally bare garden beds are enough to bring...

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Pinetree's Homemade Biscuits

Because you can never go wrong with a homemade biscuit!! They are a perfect addition to any meal or as a snack. For the biscuits: 3 cups all purpose flour1...

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Pinetree's Pumpkin & Squash Puree Recipe

There are many different methods for using the abundance of pumpkins and squash in your garden, just in time for winter. We're thinking soups, sauces, toppings for meat dishes and...

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How to Make Easy Herbal Soap

During the long winter months, it's not unusual to feel gray and glum... so an obvious cure to the winter blues is crafting! Soap making is one of the most customizable...

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