Getting outdoors, as well as bringing the indoors in, became a major focus with the onslaught of a global pandemic. People who may not have ever dipped a pinkie finger into wet soil, were suddenly trying out their green thumbs. And while outdoor plants are beneficial for various reasons, indoor plants are increasingly sought after…
Pretty with Plusses—Indoor plant life proves beneficial in manifold ways
Bee Healthy—bees are more friend than foe
Sure they sting, but – like most living creatures – honey bees were created with a built-in defense mechanism. Without that stinger, they would not be able to defend themselves while nectar is collected from flowers and stored inside honeycombs, ultimately resulting in an age-old substance considered “liquid gold” and “food of the gods” since…
Benefits of Houseplants
Indoor plants can enhance just about any room with their beauty and therapeutic presence. Not only does it give any spaces an enlivening décor, but it has many strong health benefits as well. Your thriving green friends can improve your well-being physically and psychologically. They boost your health in ways that you don’t even realize….
How to Grow Your Own Plant Medicine
We don’t have to travel far to get the medicine we need. Many people, especially in western cultures, believe that our prescriptions should be discovered “elsewhere,” yet they can be located right in our kitchen or backyard if we simply look. Instead of proceeding with the chemical copy of nature, get it directly from the…
How to Fill Your Garden for Less
For those who love gardening, nothing beats a few hours meandering the aisles of your favorite garden center. Down every row and around every corner, you discover beautiful blooms and lush greenery easily visualized in your own garden. But those inspiring visits can quickly put a dent in your wallet. Buying bigger plants can be…
People friendly plants
While many of us have a love for plants, there are also many who have loved ones who have a high risk of allergies or toxicity to them. From loved ones to pets, plant lovers question what plants are right for their home. When decorating your home there are many plant options out there for…
People friendly plants for your indoor oasis
While many of us have a love for plants, there are also many who have loved ones who have a high risk of allergies or toxicity to them. From loved ones to pets, plant lovers question what plants are right for their home. When decorating your home there are many plant options out there for…
Gardening Bars And How To Make Them
Garden troughs can be used to frame your garden, or can be portable containers in case you need to move particular planters. (Jade Seok/Unsplash)Garden bar, or garden trough, are long rectangular containers that are used to either frame areas in your garden, or also create planters that are portable if you need to move them…
Hanging Baskets—Giving you options when space or location matters
Plants are a wonderful addition to your home and no look is complete without a proper planter. Hanging planters or baskets can give you more options when you are considering adding plants to your home. They take up none of the “usable” space in a house or apartment, they don’t get in the way when…
Clearing Confusion on GMOs and GEOs
Q: As a Master Gardener, I’m disheartened your article on pest control is promoting GMO plants as a means of pest control for home gardens. A: As a former instructor of Master Gardeners, I am disheartened that you are confused about genetically modified organisms, or GMOs. Sometimes, people argue about a controversial topic without knowing…
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