Why I Decided to Use a Soil Blocker For years I have been putting off blocking my own soil for starting seeds. Amazing how hard it can be to actually change, even when you already believe in the potential of another way. That goes for a lot of things. Well, after being inspired by…
Perfect DIY Natural Lip Stain Have you ever eaten a plum and thought, “hey, that’s a perfect touch of color for my lips!” You can certainly go ahead and rub plum juice all over your lips, but that can get a bit messy. Instead, make a quick and easy natural lip stain that will…
Holiday Blooms From Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day, millions of houseplants are used as gifts and decorations just to be dumped when holiday cleanup commences. That’s a nice boost to growers and sellers of poinsettias, Christmas cacti, amaryllis, paperwhites, Norfolk Island pines, rosemary, citrus and numerous lesser-used gift plants. As a thrifty gardener who really…
Learn the Tips and Tricks to Make Fresh Trees Last Are you getting a fresh Christmas tree this year? Follow these tips and tricks to keep them looking good until the big day. Here’s a roundup or articles we wrote for HGTV that will guide you on how to select the perfect tree, how to…
Gardeners aren’t supposed to care about having nice hands. They care about the well being of their plants more. Plus, getting your hands dirty in the garden can increase your serotonin levels, which is good for your brain and emotional health. For me, getting my hands dirty is normal because I hate wearing gloves. Garden…