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9 primary references

Horticulture, preservation, and disclosure

  1. HORT-001

    University of Minnesota Extension

    Container gardening in small spaces

    Container gardening is suited to balconies, porches, and small spaces; drainage, light, and watering remain core constraints.

    Verified July 30, 2026
  2. HORT-002

    University of Minnesota Extension

    Growing herbs

    General culinary-herb light needs, indoor supplemental light, and container watering considerations.

    Verified July 30, 2026
  3. HORT-003

    Penn State Extension

    Growing herbs indoors

    Indoor herb guidance covering light, containers, drainage, and air movement.

    Verified July 30, 2026
  4. HORT-004

    University of Minnesota Extension

    Fertilizing and watering container plants

    Container plants can need frequent checking in hot, dry weather, while saturated roots are also harmful.

    Verified July 30, 2026
  5. HORT-005

    University of Minnesota Extension

    Lighting for indoor plants

    Indoor plant-light concepts, lamp placement, duration, spectrum, and timer use.

    Verified July 30, 2026
  6. HORT-006

    University of Minnesota Extension

    Small-scale hydroponics

    Small hydroponic systems can suit limited space and year-round growing, with artificial light commonly needed indoors.

    Verified July 30, 2026
  7. FOOD-001

    National Center for Home Food Preservation

    Drying herbs

    Official guidance for air-drying herbs and using a controlled-temperature food dehydrator.

    Verified July 30, 2026
  8. FTC-001

    Federal Trade Commission

    Endorsement Guides: What People Are Asking

    Affiliate disclosures should be clear, conspicuous, and close to the recommendation or link.

    Verified July 30, 2026
  9. FTC-002

    Federal Trade Commission

    Disclosures 101 for Social Media Influencers

    Material connections need hard-to-miss disclosure, and creators should not describe experience they do not have.

    Verified July 30, 2026