Forming a deep connection with the trees in your life and around your house is far from abnormal. In fact, it’s more common than you think. They provide us with shade, a soft place to read a book, help us…
Creating a small wildlife pond in your garden can be a major attraction for animals and plants. However, maintaining a healthy and balanced pond requires regular care and attention. Algal blooms, overgrown plants, and dirty water can all disrupt the…
If you have dead or harmful plants in your garden, pruning can be the answer. Pruning is the process of removing dead or harmful plant material in order to promote healthy growth. Broom plants, also known as Cytisus scoparius, are…
Dragon fruit, also known as pitaya, is a unique and exotic fruit that comes in various types and colors. These star-shaped fruits are not only visually appealing but also offer a variety of tastes and flavors. The most common type…
If you’re looking for a versatile and fun way to add a touch of whimsy to your organic garden, look no further than dried snapdragon seed pods. These dwarf flowers come in a range of colors and sizes, making them…
Tulips are well-loved flowers that have been around for centuries, and they hold a special meaning in different cultures and folklore. Each tulip color has its own significance and can mean different things to different people. While we may all…
Watching your fancy bulbs bloom in early spring will bring you out of the dreary winter mood. While it isn’t unusual for gardeners to plant them in an orderly fashion in straight or geometrical grids or even in containers, such…
Krzyszt/CC BY-SA 4.0/Wikimedia Commons Alpine pennycress is getting some attention as a weed you should consider keeping in your lawn and garden. It’s an unassuming little “weed” with a superpower: it can remove toxic heavy metals from your soil. There’s…
When you think of autumn, you probably imagine buckets of candy corn, beige cardigans, and orange leaves, but the time of year’s biggest identifier is the pumpkin. Pumpkins are a staple of the fall season, from pumpkin spice lattes to…
Life can be pretty awesome, but there’s no denying that it can be pretty stressful, too. Stress manifests in the body in many different ways, but few are as persistently apparent as painful muscle tension — a condition in which…