Cleaning By Masie O’Toole/Updated: July 4, 2024 1:31 pm EST Vinegar is a kitchen staple, but it can also be used as an all-natural, inexpensive, and versatile cleaning tool. Because of its flexibility and ease of access, it’s become an essential…
Olives are a popular fruit that grows on evergreen trees. When planted in the ground, these trees can be limited in their growth, but their popularity and extensive cultivation make up for it. Olives thrive in a Mediterranean climate, where…
Vinca, also known as periwinkle, is a low-growing plant that is loved by many gardeners for its beautiful blooms and versatile uses. One of the easiest ways to propagate vinca is through cuttings. In this comprehensive guide, we will take…
Growing chives indoors is a great way to have fresh, flavorful herbs at your fingertips all year round. Chives are a versatile herbaceous perennial that can be incorporated into many dishes to add a subtle onion-garlic flavor. Whether you have…
In this day and age, you’d be hard-pressed not to encounter alcohol in your daily life. Maybe you’re having dinner next to a couple toasting in celebration of their fifth anniversary at your favorite restaurant, or you turn on the…
Asters are a beautiful addition to any garden. With their long-lasting flowers and various colors, they can brighten up any space. Whether you have a small flower bed or a large border, asters can be a great choice. In addition…
Just one-third of the 450 million people worldwide living with a mental illness seek treatment, according to the Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA). That’s why the month of May is dedicated to breaking the mental health stigma by…
Rolling out a red carpet of cardinal flowers (Lobelia cardinalis) can transform your garden into a hummingbird hotspot. Monikered so as their vermilion inflorescence uncannily matches the reds of Roman Catholic cardinals’ vestures, these flowers produce sweet nectar to entice hummers.…
When it comes to growing pumpkins, companion planting can be a great thing to consider. Companions are plants that are grown together in the garden because they help each other to grow and thrive. In the case of pumpkins, some…
Fight-or-flight is an automatic defense mechanism developed by our ancient ancestors (via Journal of Experimental Biology). This instinct evolved as a way for animals and humans to rapidly react to a threat, prompting them to either fight or run away.…