When most people think of a tropical getaway, they imagine it on a beach in the Bahamas or a bungalow in the Caribbean. You would never imagine such a lush tropical place to exist in a greenhouse in New York unless you are the students of Homestead School, that is. Homestead School is “a private Montessori […]
One might think that living off-grid means you live in a secluded place, far from civilization and technology. In fact, it is living an independent life and moving away from the common public utilities. Living off the grid does not mean that you are off the grid, all the time. Rather, it is which grids you […]
There is usually no distinguishing ingredient between potting mix and potting soil and they tend to be used interchangeably. Some products called “potting soil” are actually soil rather than a traditional potting mix, in which case, they are not a good medium for your potted plants. Choose a product labeled as potting mix over one labeled […]
Don’t let your August gardening to-do list slip away. Weeds are quick to take over this time of year, and daily watering chores are necessary in most areas. Here are a few region-specific gardening tips for August: Northeast Beat the heat and humidity this month in the Northeastern states by reserving the cooler morning and […]
There are many reasons why your houseplants might be dying, and it is important to know all of these so that you can diagnose and adjust your care before it is too late. How to save an indoor plant from dying may be as simple as making a few adjustments. If your indoor plants keep […]
Plants wilt in most situations because they’ve simply run out of available water. Water is constantly moving in a plant from the soil, into the roots up through the stems and out to the leaves. Once water enters the leaves, most of the water (typically 95% or more) escapes through the leaves into the air […]
Tomatoes are among the most popular edible plants to grow at home. Whether you choose to grow them in containers or an expansive garden plot, tomatoes usually give you a good harvest and often taste much better than what you can find in the store. However, diseases like leaf spots and blights can pop up and ruin your […]
Jennifer Atkinson, University of Washington The coronavirus pandemic has set off a global gardening boom. In the early days of lockdown, seed suppliers were depleted of inventory and reported “unprecedented” demand. Within the U.S., the trend has been compared to World War II victory gardening, when Americans grew food at home to support the war […]
Tomatoes are one of the most popular edible plants to grow at home. Depending on your climate, you may grow them outdoors, in a greenhouse or in a container. Companion planting can help you increase your tomato yield. It can also help with making your garden more resilient, to cope with pests and maintain fertility. […]
Basil should be a welcomed guest in your vegetable garden. It protects a number of other crops by attracting pollinators and deterring destructive insects that feed on the leaves, flowers, and fruit, like beetles (bean beetles, Japanese beetles) and worms (tomato hornworms and cabbage worms). These plants are beneficial to grow together with basil 1. […]
