Gardening

Your alarm clock goes off. You get up and make your morning coffee.  It’s a beautiful sunny day, and, out on the porch, you enjoy the precious few moments of serenity before the work-day frenzy starts. And that’s when it happens — you see what has become the bane of your existence: the lawn. You … Read more

Are you tired of staring at the same sprawl of grass, day in and day out?  Are you on the lookout for ways to make your garden more eco-friendly and eye-catching?  Have you been thinking about building a raised garden bed for ages, but you’re not sure where to start? Well, it’s time to take … Read more

Larkspurs are beyond just beautiful cut flowers — they date back several millennia, where they were used to decorate ancient Egyptian mummies.  But that was just the beginning of this incredible looking flower’s exciting journey through history.  Larkspur flowers were also a highlight of colonial times — back then, they were used by European settlers … Read more

So, you’ve got some unwanted bugs in your life that you’d like to kick to the curb. And you prefer to keep things organic.  You’ve heard of diatomaceous earth (DE). Yet, you’re questioning your ability to even spell or pronounce it, let alone understand and use it.  Good news: here comes a rundown on what … Read more

Want to add a modern twist to your garden? If so, your search ends here.  A horsetail plant, stately and tall, can add both splendor and a clean-cut look to your garden. Its slender vertical stalks and vibrant green color make it a perfect accent plant.   Black lines across the stalks (these are in fact … Read more

Up until the 20th century, synthetic fertilizers and pesticides were the preferred product of the “green revolution”.  They became a go-to product for all plant operations due to their pest killing efficiency. Their use ranged from small home gardens to large agricultural fields.  But over time, we’ve come to learn about the dangers and downsides … Read more

Are you tired of tiny little insects chewing up your houseplants or garden? If you’ve been seeking out a way to eradicate them without using toxic pesticides, you’re in luck.  Neem oil is the answer to all your problems. It’s a powerful organic solution that’s safe to use and non-toxic. It’s effective at controlling disease … Read more

Mushroom hunting is not for the faint of heart, that we all can agree on. People are typically on guard when entering the uncharted territory of mushrooms, and quite reasonably so.  For some, it’s moderate caution and for others, it’s fear blown out of proportions. Yet for most, one question looms large:  Is the mushroom … Read more