Plants & Gardening Do you adore houseplants or dream of a lush garden? At Kotona, you’ll find the best tips, creative ideas, and expert guidance. Join us in admiring Nordic balcony oases, flower gardens, and vegetable plots nurtured by talented home gardeners—places that remain beautiful year-round, even under a blanket of snow. Mon, 29 Dec 2025 14:37:44 +0000 Mon, 04 May 2026 14:02:50 +0000 Laminas_Feed_Writer 2 (https://getlaminas.org) https://www.kotona.com/categories/plants-gardening Houseplants for almost free: grow them from peanuts, pink peppercorns, and ginger Mon, 29 Dec 2025 14:37:44 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/houseplant-almost-free https://www.kotona.com/articles/houseplant-almost-free 0 Virpi’s first citrus trees died—then she discovered how to make them bloom and bear fruit Thu, 25 Dec 2025 11:00:09 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/citrus-trees-in-pots https://www.kotona.com/articles/citrus-trees-in-pots 0 Dreaming of a wreath? 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