Plastic is overtaking the world. It is one of the greatest threats to planet Earth. Currently in the world 300 million tons of plastic from fossil fuels is made annually and nearly 12.7 million tons ends up in the oceans. It is predicted that by 2050 there will be more plastic than fish in the […]
Vegetable gardens are often arranged in orderly rows. Each vegetable has its place. However, companion planting flowers and vegetables in the same beds is a good way to boost yields and keep crops healthy. This practice can be beneficial in several ways. Many experts encourage gardeners to plant a border of flowers around the perimeter […]
One of the easiest and most elegant orchids to grow is Phalaenopsis. The plant’s blooms last for weeks, providing lasting beauty in the home. Once it’s done blooming, Phal orchid maintenance focuses on plant health. Good Phal orchid care after blooming sets the plant up for future blooms and development of new foliage. Orchid care […]
This easily-constructed new IKEA product could feed dozens of people in your very own neighborhood – and the blueprints are available for download free of charge. The Grow Room is an urban structure designed by architects Sine Lindholm and Mads-Ulrik Husumto in Space 10 – an IKEA idea lab based on coming up with innovative, groundbreaking solutions for […]
There are many pests and diseases that may attack your garden plants. You can fight a lot of them using homemade solutions. When it comes to aphids that want to attack your tomato plants, you can try these diy yellow cup sticky traps. Many bugs are attracted to color and aphids are no exception. Yellow seems […]
To keep the vegetable garden healthy, avoid repeating the same planting plan in the same spot. This practice, called crop rotation, can feel a bit like juggling, but it’s important to prevent crop-specific pests and diseases from building up and carrying over from one season to the next in the soil. If you move the crop, […]
Raw manuka honey is liquid gold! It’s sweet taste has a lot of hidden healing properties. Manuka honey is a monofloral honey, which means that it comes from nectar from the manuka tree. It’s believed to have many medicinal qualities, and some people choose to use it instead of traditional medicines. The list of manuka […]
Children can learn new skills, have fun, play and develop self-confidence by spending time in the garden tending plants and growing their own food. Most children enjoy being outdoors and love digging in the soil, getting dirty, creating things and watching plants grow. Gardening is an excellent way to keep the kids entertained while homeschooling, […]
Gardening can be a great way to productively pass the time while quarantined (social distancing, self-quarantine and self-isolation) while also adding greenery and potentially some food to your home. And for an added bonus – with many schools closed until further notice, indoor gardening is a great way to keep kids entertained and teach them […]
Vitamin C is vital for your immune system, connective tissue and heart and blood vessel health, among many other important roles. The richest natural sources of vitamin C are fruits and vegetables. Citrus fruits may be the most famous source of vitamin C, however a wide variety of fruits and vegetables are rich in this […]
