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Edible Houseplants: Grow These Tiny Orange Hat Tomatoes

Catherine Sherriffs

It’s time to turn our focus from the outdoor gardens to our indoor plant buddies! Beyond adding to the interior decor, houseplants are serious mood boosters, with sales skyrocketing in many parts of the globe during the coronavirus lockdown. This post’s featured houseplant is the Orange Hat Tomato; beautiful and edible too! Talk about pleasing…

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Stop Using Peat! Try These Alternatives

For years peat and peat moss have been staples in the garden soil. From big row and square foot gardens to hanging pots, the use of peat has been a go-to for growers since the 1940s as a way to add nutrients to the soil and aid in water retention. But while those are good…
November 11, 2020
Jesse Singer

How To Grow A Moss Garden

Often found on the forest floor or sprawling over rocks, moss is a low-growing plant that pleases the eye and has many environmental benefits. So why not consider adding moss to your garden?  The Benefits Of Moss There are many benefits to a moss garden! Moss is a drought-resistant plant and requires very little water.…
October 28, 2020
Jesse Singer

5 Houseplants That Help Ease Depression And Anxiety

While 2020 has been an incredibly stressful year for most of us, it isn’t the first time any of us have struggled with mental health issues. From work to family to money, life always gives us reasons to feel stressed and anxious. But plants can help! Caring for plants and spending time in green spaces…
October 23, 2020
Jesse Singer

Slow Down And Relax With A Zen Garden

Let’s face it; 2020 has been a pretty stressful year thus far. From politics to pandemics, the start of the new decade has been rough. It is in these challenging times that we need most to connect to our inner selves through mindfulness and thoughtful meditation with nature. And a Zen garden is a perfect…
October 16, 2020
Jesse Singer

How To Close Your Garden For The Winter

While autumn is a beautiful and colourful time of year, it’s also a warning that winter is just around the corner. Before we turn that corner, now is the time to get your garden ready for it. Here are a few simple things you should do now so that your garden is prepared to make…
October 9, 2020
Jesse Singer