Why gardening is good for your health

We have talked about growing your own vegetables before here at My Healthy Living Coach, but today we have teamed up with the people at WhatShed to bring you this very interesting infographic that showcases just how good for you gardening can be. To start with one of the best things about gardening is that…

Indoor Cultivation of Cannabis

Growing cannabis indoors may look intimidating to many people but following the right procedures can make the entire process appear unbelievably easy. There are various advantages associated with growing weed indoors as opposed to growing it outdoors: Your horticultural activities is kept discreet You have full control over your plant and its growing environment Horticultural…

Is Marijuana/Cannabis…. Medicine…. or a joke?

Pot, cannabis, dope, hashish, ganja, weed, doobie, bhang, kif, wacky baccy, mary jane, dagga, marijuana or whatever else you want to call it has been around for millennia, about 12,000 years to be more exact. In fact, it is one of the oldest cultivated crops on the planet. Why? Because its medicinal, silly. All of…

Five Ways Indoor Plants Benefit Your Home

Have you noticed the difference a plant can make to the general energy of a room? Think about a waiting room for example clinical setting, or not, those leafy greens, or the bloom of a flower, can change a room entirely. It becomes welcoming and vibrant, no longer dead, lifeless space. It feels fresh, and…

Homemade Natural Pesticides for Your Garden

If you are going to take the time to plan, plot and plant your garden then the last thing you want is for it all to be ruined by pests. While certain insects including bees and butterflies are very beneficial to the garden, others can wreak havoc on your plants, damaging or even killing them….

Best Ground Cover Plants for Landscaping

If you have a large yard and do not want to deal with the hassle of mowing the entire thing every week, consider adding some ground cover plants. Ground cover plants typically spread quickly and grow low to the ground. Many varieties even produce colorful, fragrant flowers that will enhance the appearance of your yard…

The Role of Bees in Your Garden

When you see a bee flying around your house, your first instinct may be to swat it. It is a pest, after all. Isnt it? The truth of the matter is, however, that bees play a very important role in the circle of life and, more specifically, in your garden. In this article I will…

Gardening for the Urban Dweller

Just because you live in the city doesnt mean that you give up the right to experiencing fresh, homegrown vegetables and herbs. There are many different gardening options that are specifically designed for small spaces or even indoor areas. If you want to enjoy the taste of fresh herbs and vegetables without paying a fortune…

How to Make the Most of a Small Garden Plot

If you have a small plot of space in your backyard that you have been wanting to make a garden out of, what are you waiting for? Dont think that just because the area is small that it cannot be used it is possible to feed an entire household with the harvest from a 44-foot…

How to Grow Strawberries at Home

With all of the negativity surrounding much of the way the food we buy is produced, and with consumer prices seemingly on the rise, many of us are turning to growing our own produce. Strawberries are a delightful fruit to grow. They are super-berries packed full of nutritional value. Strawberries are vibrant and pleasing to…