When it’s cold and bleak outside, a bit of spring color and fragrance can make a big difference in your mood. If you want spring blooms even in the dead of winter, you can have them inside your home. Here’s how to imitate nature, coaxing out those spring blossoms indoors, no matter what it looks […]
These Vegetables Can Handle a Snowstorm!
If you love to garden but are afraid the cold weather could put a damper on your efforts, try cold-weather veggies that are hardy enough to cope. When you plant these, the oddly-timed snow storm won’t cause you to lose your harvest. 1. Broccoli While broccoli will likely go dormant while it’s cold, when the […]
8 Tips Master Gardeners Would Never Tell You
If you love growing fruits and veggies, you probably try to soak up all the gardening tips you can get. Master gardeners have their own secrets that the rest of us can benefit from — if we can learn them. Here are 8 tips master gardeners won’t necessarily tell you that can really help you […]
Everything You Need to Know About Air Plants
Have you ever heard of air plants? The scientific name is Tillandsia, but they’re usually referred to as air plants because of their ability to get most of their nutrients from — you guessed it — the air. Pretty cool huh? They’re super low-maintenance, making them the ideal plant to keep in the office, at […]
Did You Know You Can Compost These Items?
Composting is a fantastic way to make use of food scraps that would otherwise be thrown away. It’s the ultimate in garden recycling. You probably think about composting fruit and veggie peels, leaves, and grass, but there are some lesser-known items that make fantastic compost. Let’s take a look. 1. Fireplace Ashes Ashes from your […]
Propagate Succulents in 4 Super Simple Steps
Succulents are pretty popular plants. In fact, they’re pretty AND popular. There’s just something about their rich, green foliage that has great texture and presence. And their easy care makes them a great fit for people who don’t feel like they have the greenest thumbs in the world. Once you start with succulents, you […]
How to Grow Pretty Peonies
Peonies are one of the most popular flowers for gardens — and for good reason. I mean, look at them! There really is no other flower like peonies. If you want to grow a gorgeous garden full of them, here’s how to do it. 1. Consider Your Climate Even if you live in a cooler […]
Gardening Projects for the Winter Months
Can’t get enough of your garden between May and September? Don’t worry! If you’re an avid gardener who can’t seem to get your fill, there are plenty of garden-related projects you can work on during the winter — no matter how cold and snowy it might get. Take a look! 1. Organize Your Seeds You’ve […]
Cozy Ways to Decorate Your Porch for Fall
There’s nothing like a decorated porch to ring in the season of witches, pumpkins, and giving thanks. In fact, an autumn-themed porch not only makes your home more festive, but it’s the perfect way to welcome your guests — including those adorable trick-or-treaters. Let’s take a look at some cozy ways to decorate your front […]
Fall Gardening Chores You CAN’T Forget
You know what it’s like: springtime hits, and your yard seems stuck in a case of the winter “blahs.” Then you remember all the things you forgot to do in October and November that could have prevented this funk. If you want your yard and garden looking great early in the spring, you’ve got to […]