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Madison Moulton

Madison is a writer, editor and life-long plant lover. After discovering an obsession with indoor gardening, she transformed her passion for plants into a career, contributing to various online and print publications in the gardening sphere. Through her writing, Madison hopes to encourage new gardeners to garden with the plants and the planet in mind.

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Seeds

Do Not Start These 9 Seeds Indoors

Some seeds are better sown directly in the garden rather than started indoors in trays. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains which common vegetables don't transplant well and why direct sowing gives you better results.

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Edible

7 Tips for Bushy and Healthy Windowsill Basil Plants

Growing basil on a windowsill sounds simple until your plants turn leggy, bolt early, or die from overwatering. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares seven practical tips for keeping windowsill basil bushy, productive, and alive longer than a few weeks.

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Seeds

9 Seeds That Need Bottom Heat to Germinate

Some seeds germinate reliably at room temperature, but others need warmer soil to sprout within a reasonable timeframe. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares nine common seeds that benefit from bottom heat and explains when it's worth the investment.

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Houseplants

7 Low-Maintenance Orchids Anyone Can Grow

Orchids have a reputation for being difficult, but several varieties thrive with basic care and standard household conditions. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares seven beginner-friendly orchids that bloom reliably without specialty equipment or fussy requirements.

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Houseplants

The Easy Way to Get Your Hoya to Bloom

Hoyas can be stubborn bloomers, sometimes taking years before producing their first flowers. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares a surprisingly simple trick to trigger blooming, plus other methods to encourage those coveted flower clusters.