If you have pets, you may struggle with finding pet-friendly houseplants to keep in your home. After all, many popular plant species, like sago palms and peace lilies, are toxic to pets. But, if you happen to like cacti, there’s good news: cactus plants are non-toxic. Many succulent ...
3 Ways To Propagate Bee Balm + Growing Tips
If I made a list (and I have) of easy-to-grow flowers that give you a lot of bang for not a lot of buck, bee balm would definitely be on the list. A favorite of gardeners in the know, it should be on every newbie’s list as well. It makes an eye-catching statement in large patches and is remarkable ...
7 Everyday Items You Can Use for Drying and Curing Herbs
Upcycling, recycling, repurposing, reusing...all of these are great ways to DIY your garden and food preserving projects. After all, if gardening constantly costs more than it yields, you’ll have to start taking a long, hard look at where you’re spending your time and money. Gardening affords ...
How To Make a Decorative Edible Hardneck Garlic Bundle
Garlic braids are a great-looking way to cure and store garlic. Unfortunately, hardneck garlic is difficult to near impossible to braid. Hard neck garlics are not really intended for making garlic braids. Garlic braids are generally only made with softneck garlic varieties. That doesn’t mean you ...
How to Make an Easy DIY Bamboo Garden Fountain
Adding a fountain to your garden or patio is a great way to elevate your space and create a soothing atmosphere that can feel like an oasis in an otherwise busy world. But premade fountains can be pricey and often you won’t be able to find exactly the aesthetic you’re going for. If you love natural ...
10 Benefits of Keeping Houseplants (With Example Plants)
Houseplants are wildly popular today thanks to their colorful leaves and flowers, fun textures and shapes, and highly collectible nature. But if you thought houseplants were just prized for their beauty, think again. There are lots of benefits of keeping houseplants that go far beyond their ...
How to Make Acorn Flour from Scratch (Step By Step)
Acorns scattered across your lawn is a common sight in autumn. But did you know acorns are edible? Not only are acorns edible, but they’re an abundant food for autumn foraging and they’re absolutely free! Full of protein, healthy fats and other nutrients, acorns are a powerhouse food. And, while ...
18 Fall Garden Cleanup Essentials
A good fall garden cleanup is important for so many reasons. It will make your garden look tidier through the winter months, but it can also help you get ahead with spring gardening tasks, improve your soil, reduce pests, and so much more! Whether you’re a beginning gardener or a seasoned pro, ...
How to Propagate Boston Ferns by Division + Growing Tips
We all know the Boston fern. It’s that giant, green, gorgeous fern with graceful drooping fronds in hanging baskets all over our social media feed. They decorate front porches all summer long and are also popular for tall planters in lobbies of businesses and hotels. Boston ferns, a naturally ...
Grape Hyacinths Growing Guide (Plant, Grow, and Care Guide)
Grape hyacinth is a spring-blooming perennial classic named for its resemblance to a bunch of grapes on a stem. If you want to learn how you can enjoy these beautiful bulb flowers in your own spring garden, you are in the right place. This post will tell you all about grape hyacinths and ...