Indoor air can be surprisingly polluted, even in homes that feel fresh and clean. Dust, pet dander, chemicals from cleaning products, and even toxins from furniture can linger in the air, making it less healthy to breathe. Luckily, plants can come to the rescue! Certain houseplants have been scientifically shown to absorb harmful compounds while...
One of the quiet joys of gardening is when next year’s plants seem to appear as if by magic, without any extra work on your part. Self-seeding flowers can be a gift that keeps on giving, filling your beds with color while saving you time and money. But to let this happen, you have to...
I love fruit trees. In my yard, I have an apple tree and a pomegranate tree growing. As I write this, my apple tree is preparing for a bumper crop. I can’t wait to share extra fruit with my family and neighbors and make all sorts of things, like pies and fresh apple cider vinegar....
Mint oil has a number of uses––it can be used to add a minty flavor to drinks, add mint flavor to food such as chocolates and icing. In this article, we will cover how to make peppermint oil from a peppermint plant that you’ve grown at home. What You’ll Need To Make Peppermint Oil Dried...
When people plant their first vegetable gardens, they tend to start with herbs, tomatoes, and similarly easy crops. Since carrots grow below ground, they seem more complicated to grow, but this is not the case. With proper guidance, anyone could be growing a crop of delicious carrots without fuss. For a successful harvest, check out...
It’s happened to me many times: I go out to do a little work in my garden only to find that ants have moved into one of my beds and aren’t too pleased that I’m rooting around out there. Ants in the garden can be distressing if you aren’t a fan of bugs, but they...
Bamboo is a popular plant in gardens because of how quickly a few bamboo shoots can become big, beautiful bamboo plants. Bamboo likes full sun and plenty of water, usually several waterings each week once established. It’s important to know your USDA hardiness zone before planting. And a word to the wise: most bamboo spreads,...
It’s not every day you come across one of these mesmerizing flowers resembling candy floss. When I first saw photos of this flower, known as creeping avens, I knew I had to grow it. After growing it, I knew I had to write about it! Their flowers are yellow, but as they die, they turn...
Have you ever heard of a pineberry? If not, you’re not alone. Pineberries are a rare type of strawberry that only in recent years has begun making a comeback. Pineberries are strawberries, but the name comes from their pineapple flavor. They have white flesh and red seeds, just the opposite of regular strawberries. Pineberries may...
While most of us buy our eggs in cartons at the grocery store, there are some lucky individuals among us who have their own chicken coops, and get to enjoy farm-fresh eggs every day. Of course, this does come with a trade-off, as taking care of your own flock of chickens is a lot of...
If you want to bring a little bling into your home, and also love plants, you will fall in love with the opal succulent. Recently, succulent plants have become increasingly popular. Likely due to their simplicity and beauty, and they are super easy to take care of. Even beginner Green-Thumbs can ensure a successful bloom and...
While you may not have heard of cucamelons, they’re rapidly becoming one of the most popular fruits on Instagram and other social media simply because they look like a watermelon that’s been zapped by a shrink ray Honey, I Shrunk the Kids style. But these little fruits have nothing to do with Rick Moranis and...
