Nothing’s worse than getting so excited about gardening and being outside in the sunshine that we forget common gardening rules and make unfortunate blunders. While some mistakes are easy to come back from, it’s never fun to have to spend time correcting problems instead of taking care of your plants. Here are seven simple gardening […]
Herbs
Grow Herbs in Water – No Soil Needed!
Herb gardening does not need to be messy. Skip the soil with these herbs that grow in water. Here’s a list of 7 herbs that do well in water. Now your kitchen will be soil free. Herbs That Grow In Water Growing herbs in water is easy. Simply place the herb stems in a jar […]
10 Herbs that Heal
While new types of medicine and drugs may seem to have all the answers to our physical woes, there are actually tons of herbs that help just as well (or better) with the healing process. Here’s a list of 10 herbs that you can start growing in order to have your own healing herbs on […]
10 Ways You Can Improve Your Garden with Coffee Grounds
You may not know this, but humans aren’t the only ones who love their coffee. Plants, soil, and even worms love a nice, warm serving of coffee, but they’re usually okay with just spent coffee grounds. Coffee grounds in the garden has numerous benefits and advantages, and here are just a few of them! Tip: […]
20 Insanely Clever Gardening Tips
Let’s face it–gardening is hard work, so 20 insanely clever gardening tips sound like a fantastic idea! While we all love beautiful flowers and delicious homegrown fruits and vegetables, it’s not always easy to get down on our hands and knees and take care of those plants. They won’t take away all the work, but […]
Health Benefits Of Common Herbs
There are a lot of reasons to grow an herb garden. Growing herbs lets you cut something fresh and wonderfully scented to flavor your cooking. Let’s look at these common herbs and how they can benefit you. Certain herbs also act as pest deterrents and can protect other plants growing nearby. There are some common […]
No Yard, No Problem….Apartment Gardening
Vegetable Gardening: NEVER Plant These Veggies Together
There’s nothing like vegetable gardening for cooking with fresh vegetables and herbs. If you’re a cook and a gardener, you’ve probably done some research about vegetable gardening and what to grow for the best flavors and results. It is important to never plant these veggies together Strategic planting might cut down on insects, diseases and […]
Unique Herb Garden Ideas To Try
For the beginning gardener, for the apartment gardener or even the I’ve-killed-everything-I’ve-tried-to-grow gardener, these unique herb garden ideas are a great way to get that thumb turning green! Like many things in life, sometimes it’s best to start small. Herbs grow well in a variety of ways. Any one of these ideas should fit your […]
Easy Tips For Growing Lavender
Lavender not only has a great smell and color, but it also serves numerous medicinal and health purposes. Many people think growing lavender is difficult, but it’s actually a fairly low maintenance plant. If you know what environment is best for lavender and what situations to avoid, then it shouldn’t be a problem at all! […]