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….

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…

How to Grow Herbs in Your Apartment

Just because you live in an apartment and do not have space for a garden doesnt mean that you cant benefit from fresh, homegrown herbs. Buying fresh herbs at the grocery store can be very expensive, especially if you use them often. The solution you are looking for may be easier than you think simply…

7 Healing Herbs You Can Grow Easily in Your Home Veggie Patch

Interested in learning about the potent healing properties of herbs first hand? Try growing these traditional herbs in your own garden. They are easy to care for once they get started and provide a wealth of medicinal and culinary value. It is important to note that different herbs have different light, soil, and drainage needs,…

If Children Grow Kale, They Eat Kale!

I am overjoyed when I see a child in a garden, knee-deep in dirt, with a very intent expression that breaks into an ear-to-ear grin at some new earthly wonderment. Gardening is a very healthy activity for kids. It teaches them several valuable life lessons, and adds vibrant food to their meals. If children grow…

Bring the living energy of plants into your home

We love being surrounded by green growing things. Whether you live in the city or the country, in a sprawling mansion or tiny apartment, bringing the living energy of plants into your home is one of the best things you can do for your physical health and mental wellbeing. 1. Moisture As part of the…