Herbs aren’t just for your kitchen – they’re secret superheroes for supporting pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. By including herbs in your garden, you invite a myriad of vital pollinators and help to sustain the delicate balance of the ecosystem. Naturally, it’s nice to see these creatures flitting around your herbs but it’s also …
Hands-on hobbies and vintage skills are making a comeback. Today, more people turn to sourdough baking, canning, gardening and fermenting, driven by a growing interest in self-sufficiency and a simpler way of life. Here’s how old-time practices find new life in kitchens and backyards across the United States. The rise of old-time skills and their …
The days are getting shorter and summer is winding down. Now is the perfect time to start thinking about planting a fall garden to enjoy nature’s bounty of fresh produce that you can use for healthy cooking. Autumn gardening can be a rewarding and productive transition for beginner gardeners. Use these tips for success when planting …
Having green plants around offers numerous benefits. They improve air quality by absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen, which is essential for human health. Plants also filter out pollutants and toxins, contributing to a cleaner environment. Greenery has been shown to reduce stress and enhance mood, which can improve overall mental well-being. The presence of …
July is the best month for tackling essential home and garden chores that keep your outdoor spaces vibrant and functional. With warm, dry weather and long days, it is the perfect time to address a variety of maintenance tasks that enhance your home’s beauty, safety and functionality. From refreshing your grill for summer barbecues to …
There’s something gratifying about picking fresh produce from your own garden. The crisp snap of a green bean, the juicy burst of a ripe tomato, and the sweet aroma of freshly picked herbs offer a real sense of accomplishment and a connection to nature, but preserving that garden-fresh goodness can be challenging as seasons change. …
Are you a beginner gardener, planning your first garden? Make sure you have the right supplies for success with the best gardening tools for beginners. Gardening is a rewarding hobby for all ages, providing gentle physical activity and time outdoors. While a simple garden requires just a few seeds, some dirt and water, having the …
My backyard has always been a place to retreat to when life gets stressful. With so many uncertainties in our lives on any given day, it is good to have a place that we can sit back and just watch nature all around us. Since moving to East Texas five years ago, I have been …
Maintaining a lush green lawn may seem like one of the most daunting tasks ever, but with the right strategies and a good approach to general lawn care, you’ll find that it can be surprisingly simple. Even if you’re not a seasoned lawn care expert, you’ll find that these essential tips can help make taking …
Does you Mom love gardening? Celebrate Mother’s Day with a meaningful gift that is also helpful to the environment. An eco-friendly garden retreat could be the loving gift she’ll treasure for years to come. Not simply a symbol of appreciation, this green space is an act of love for our planet – a living gift …