Like other living things, plants teach us valuable life lessons that are surprisingly relatable… if we take the time to listen. Plants serve as examples of how perseverance can lead to personal growth. If you've ever wandered through a greenhouse or ten ...
A Ten-Step Guide to Growing Your Indoor Herb Garden
When it’s too cold for outdoor gardening (or if you’re just more of the indoorsy type), starting an indoor herb garden is a relatively simple way to grow plants and flavorful ingredients no matter the season. And you don’t need much space or supplies to ...
How to Start Seedlings When It’s Still Cold Outside
Just because you’re still sledding and shoveling the sidewalk doesn’t mean it’s too early to prepare your garden for spring. Yes, really! You’ll get a big head start on your yearly harvest by growing seedlings indoors. Once the gardening itch begins, it ...
How to Prepare Your Midwest Garden in March
On February 2nd, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow and predicted another six weeks of winter. But March 20th marks the start of spring… and the start of gardening season! Gardening in March can be challenging with unpredictable weather patterns and ...
Prevent Pests in Your Garden Without Pesticides
Pests in your garden are annoying… especially when they damage your plants. Here are a few ways to keep those buggers away without using unpleasant pesticides. Keeping pests out of your garden can be a challenge, especially if you want to avoid us ...
Five Iconic Plants From the Big Screen
From cursed flowers to man-eating alien houseplants, leafy organisms play leading roles in a variety of popular films. Here are a few of our favorites. Plants are living organisms. But, in movies, some plants are a bit more alive than others.  ...
What To Do With Your Fall Fruits and Veggies
As we advance into autumn, your favorite fall fruits and veggies are ready for harvesting. But what do you do with an abundance of fresh cornucopia-worthy produce? You spent spring and summer planting, watering, weeding, and tending to your ...
What is an Autumnal Equinox?
If you’re counting down the days - and minutes - until fall! This year’s Autumnal Equinox occurs on Sunday, September 22, 2024, 7:43 AM, officially marking the new season. What is an Equinox? The word “equinox” is derived from the Latin aequus ...