Spring is officially springing, which means it’s time to spruce up your garden space and plant some fresh blooms! When it comes to most of my plants (especially peppers, spices and herbs), I like to use pots and planters that I can bring inside during the chillier seasons so that I can enjoy them for … Read more
When it comes to parenting, Chip and Joanna Gaines believe in teaching their kids practical life skills and letting them enjoy the best of country living– and their 7-year-old daughter Emmie Kay has proven herself to be quite the gardener! “Emmie Kay’s little plant friends… I don’t have a clue what her watering schedule is … Read more
If you aren’t familiar with Martha Stewart and her media empire, you’re truly missing out on this feeling that only Martha Stewart can bring. The feeling of being totally entertained, inspired and super annoyed. Martha is the OGl DIY-recipe-everything woman and she didn’t ascend the throne because she’s sticky sweet. She got there because she’s … Read more
If you are reading this, you probably have a hard time keeping plants alive. You know that plants look nice and improve the air quality of your home, but you just can’t find one that will live with you. Cacti would rather live in a desert than your living room. But do not fret, my … Read more
Maybe you think you’re a gardening guru, but this grandpa has something to teach us all with his prolific vegetable garden. Angelo, who’s 85 years young, shows off his impressive vegetable garden in this video, complete with tips on how to pick vegetables properly, and what kind of techniques he uses to raise his plants … Read more
Keeping plants alive can be a tall order, especially when you’re going out of town for vacations. You can’t water while you’re gone, and who wants to call a house sitter over just to water your plants? Some of us try to make up for the lost water by overwatering, leading to dead plants and … Read more
Okay, so not all of us have green thumbs. Everyone wants a beautiful garden, but if you’re gardening-challenged, you’re lucky just to have a garden at all in the summer. Wilted, unhappy plants are just your gardening life, and leaving the sprinkler system on constantly just doesn’t seem to help. For these kind of challenges, … Read more
So you’re in love with the tiny house movement, but not so much the tiny patio. Or you moved into the cutest little apartment but the hotelesque balcony just isn’t cutting it for you. Not having a yard can be a huge blessing, freeing up time previously spent on yard work to pursue other interests … Read more
With costs rising and water scarce in many parts of the country, it can be hard to keep your water bill under control. Often, if you aren’t an expert in irrigation, when you try to cut back, plants wither and die, costing you time and money. So, the plants need that water or you need … Read more
Gardening is at its peak, with Americans realizing that garden vegetables taste better, contain more nutrients, and are more convenient than hopping in the car for a trip to the grocery store (after the hard work of planting and tending is done, of course). But many people have limited space, or can’t dig up their … Read more
Succulents need sun, whether you have them inside or out. Partial sun is fine, so a good window is just fine. Succulents need drainage though. Their roots cannot sit in water at any time. Be careful, though, when planting outside: not all succulents will survive winter.
For decades, interior decorators have insisted that a splash of green in each room effortlessly transforms the space. And to be honest, the thought of investing in a plant seems a bit more feasible than buying new furniture and rearranging the old. But if you’re anything like me, plants are a sensitive subject– sensitive in … Read more
