Month: July 2019
Tree Meanings- Their Essence And Symbolism
Tree Meanings have always intrigued me growing up. I was looking forward to creating this post and sharing everything i could gather on the subject! Tree in the setting sun The exploration of tree meanings is probably one of the most beneficial ways to learn some big lessons in life single-handedly. That is because trees […]
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Growing Lettuce
If you grow only one vegetable other than tomatoes, it should be lettuce. Growing lettuce is so easy, takes up little space, and you can even grow it among flowers. Lettuce grows for many weeks in the mild weather of spring and fall. Leaf lettuce is easy to tuck in between and under taller vegetables, […]
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Sweet Marjoram
Sweet marjoram could be described as a mild oregano. Bushy and lush, you will want to harvest snips throughout the growing season and trim it all at the end of the growing season to dry for later use. In Germany, it’s a popular seasoning for sausage. In the northern US, it is popular for turkey […]
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5 Worst Plants For People With Allergies
Every year hundreds of plants release pollen into the air and cause allergic reactions in many people. But only a small number of flowers, weeds and trees are responsible for most of the sneezing, itching and watery eyes. Some pollens can survive through the winter months and play with your immune systems all year. If […]
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Soil Health Easy Beginners Guide With Pictures
Soil Health a comprehensive beginners guide to better yield! Soil happens to be a very fundamental terrestrial asset, not to mention, the sturdy base of every garden. Along with water and sunlight, soil helps to provide the basis of all biodiversity around us and all terrestrial life. While the terms soil health and soil quality […]
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Yellow Bell Pepper
Yellow, thick-walled, sweet fruits add appetizing colour and vitamins to fresh salads, and are superb for stuffing as well as fresh use. Plants can get quite large, so be prepared to support them, especially when carrying lots of fruit. Ripens green to yellow. Light Full sun Fruit size 4 to 5 inches Matures 70 to […]
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The Health Benefits of Gardening
Gardening has long been recognized as a therapeutic pastime. A great tool to sooth the stresses and strains of life. In ancient Egypt, physicians prescribed convalescing patients, and those with mental health problems, long periods outside in the garden. As any gardener will tell you, one of the best ways to de-stress is to get […]
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Growing Broccoli
Broccoli is a hardy vegetable that develops best during cool seasons of the year. Two crops per year (spring and fall) are possible in most parts of the country, especially with continuous improvement in fast maturity and heat tolerance that extends the life of broccoli through all but the hottest parts of the season. It […]
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Georgia Collards
Georgia collards are prized for their sweet, cabbage-like flavour. Leaves are ruffled and blue-green. Leaves taste best when young. Rich in vitamins and minerals. Grows best in full sun, but will tolerate partial shade and even appreciates it in spring in hot climates. Withstands cold weather; frost makes leaves sweet. Great for fall. Light Full […]
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Bathroom Plants That Absorb Moisture
Bathroom Plants that Absorb Moisture is a post i wanted to create to help those with bathrooms that are either to small. Have no ventilation fan or are in the beginning stages of mold from the added moisture. Bathroom Plant In precisely every home, it’s not uncommon to find household plants in the living room, […]
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