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It’s February, so depending on where you live, winter could be blistering cold or mildly cool with a breeze that feels nice. Right now, all that may be on your mind is having a beautiful spring garden — but is it the right time to start planting? Again, it does depend on what part of
Winter is officially here with a vengeance, and a bowl of nice hot soup sounds great right about now! Soup, especially one that’s made from fresh vegetables grown in your garden, has so many benefits. Vegetables that grow and ripen in your garden have more nutrients overall. Store-bought vegetables have to be picked early since
Herbs are a wonderful addition to your kitchen. These savory plants can be grown both indoors and outdoors, but the kitchen is really the best place for them. Not only are they right at arm’s reach while you’re cooking, but they also make beautiful, cozy decorations and will enhance any kitchen’s decor. For outdoor
With the mental and physical benefits of gardening well known among adults, introducing school-aged kids to this popular hobby early on in their education is a great way to kick off good habits early in life. From improving various skills to even your finances, the benefits are numerous: Teaches responsibility and patience Improves math
Just about every kid loves pizza, and what better way to teach them about gardening than to make a pizza garden. The concept is that everything that will go on the pizza they will grow, which includes all the vegetables and herbs. A word to the wise: Although technically you could put just about any
With spring in the air, why not try your hand at gardening? But first things first, ask yourself what type of garden you’re interested in planting. Perhaps a vegetable garden appeals to you, or maybe an herb garden? These can be very rewarding if cooking healthy is at the top of your priorities. What about
If the cold of winter made trees, bushes, and plants lose their lush leaves, it is the warmth of spring that makes them grow back. Remember, if it is spring outside, then it should also be spring inside so that our indoor plants can benefit from the seasonal change. Indoor plants depend at least partially
The amazing succulent…there’s a reason these fashionable plants are highly popular! Did you know that succulents are easy to grow, low maintenance and work well indoors? These characteristics are great for someone new to the world of gardening. Unless you were lucky enough to have inherited a green thumb, many mere mortals would be subject
Keeping kids busy seems to be a pastime that every parent experiences. Crafts are a great way to inspire children and get their creative juices flowing. Why not get them interested in the magic and wonderment of gardening by introducing them to aspects of gardening through crafts? Here are some great benefits of teaching kids
When we think of overall trends for 2019, we automatically go to high tech for convenience. Well, not this time! The theme for gardening trends this year seem to be borrowing from the past. As health, wellness, and sustainability become increasingly important, it seems that to move forward we are stepping back to the basics