So many people of the world live in urban areas that the idea of rooftop gardening is not new. Did you know that in countries such as India and Asia, urban rooftop gardens provide jobs for retired workers and housewives? However, in some areas of North America, rooftop gardening is a relatively new practice. Today […]
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Plant Parenting: Plant Care Tips
Plant parenting isn’t something you just do on the fly–it does take some knowledge and planning. If you want to have the best plants on the block, you need to know these plant care tips. Armed with the best plant care tips, you’re sure to excel at this plant parenting gig. Stick around and check […]
How to Store and Preserve Homegrown Herbs
There’s nothing like the scents and flavors of homegrown herbs. The trouble is keeping them fresh when they’re growing like gangbusters. If you want to keep those tastes and aromas more alive at any time of year, you need to learn how to store and preserve your own homegrown herbs. Here are some tips to […]
Here’s Why You Should Be Growing Mint!
There is nothing like the fresh scent of mint. The foliage not only smells fantastic, but it also looks great in your garden or in pots on your porch or deck. If you love the smell and flavor of fresh mint, that should be reason alone to grow it. But here are several more reasons […]
How to Reuse Banana Peels — in the Garden!
Bananas are yummy, but they’re also practical. Want to know why? If you and your family love bananas, you probably end up with a lot of peels in your garbage, especially if you make banana cream pie or banana bread. But there is no reason to throw those peels away. In fact, they have a […]
Time to Get Rooted {7 Things You Need to Know About Your Plants’ Roots}
If you’re a gardener — or even if you’re not — you know there are millions of varieties of plants. Whether you’re interested in houseplants or gardening outdoors, there is one common theme you need to understand: for healthy plants, you need to have healthy roots. No matter what you’re growing, your plants must have healthy […]
10 Quick Raised Garden Bed Projects
If you love the results of a backyard garden but aren’t too keen on all the work, you’ve probably thought about raised beds. Raised beds can dramatically reduce weeds, which makes your garden a lot more productive and pleasant. The only problem is the work involved in building those raised beds. Here are 10 ways […]
15 Reasons You Should Grow Mint
Add some mint to your garden and it will help increase pollination. Mint attracts all sorts of insects that help in pollinating, so it’s great for the garden! Not only that, but mint also helps repel obnoxious insects like ants and flies. Add some diluted mint water around windows and doors to help keep those […]
15 Recipes for Your Home-Grown Herbs
Make some delicious cheese bombs with herbs freshly cut from your garden! Add some garlic or oregano and the cheese bombs will burst with both flavor and texture! Take your basil and make a delicious tomato cucumber and basil salad! It’s pretty much a burst of summer in your mouth! Plus, you can even […]
10 Herbs That Regrow
Take basil clippings with 4-inch stems and put them in a glass of water. Put the glass in a spot with direct sunlight and keep them there until the roots have sprout out to about 2 inches. You can then take them and put them in pots to grow your full basil plant. With a […]