April the 20th has become known as a holiday for celebrating certain extracurricular activities, which often overshadow the fact that 4/20 is Earth Day. It is a time to slow down and try to make the world a greener, cleaner place and one of the best ways to do that is in your own garden. By … Read more
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
So, you’re wanting to start an herb garden? It’s not hard, but looking at Pinterest may tell you otherwise. In fact, some of the “cutest” ideas online will quickly kill your garden by creating root rot, keeping the plants out of the sun, or are incapable of producing enough actual material to cook with. You … 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
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
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
It happened again. You strolled through the garden center at your local big box store and you couldn’t resist those gorgeous, green houseplants. You thought to yourself, “This time, I’ll do better. I will keep them alive! We need the fresh, clean air to breathe in our house” Less than 3 weeks later, they are … Read more
