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Produce Stickers Not Welcome In The Compost Heap

Catherine Sherriffs

Hands up if you’re guilty of occasionally forgetting to peel the stickers off of some of the leftover produce you throw into the compost bin. Think lemon rinds, banana, and avocado peels. It happens, but we all need to be making stronger efforts to make sure it doesn’t. It’s A Big Problem  Food waste is…

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Hello, Houseplants! Echeveria

This article originally appeared in Garden Culture Magazine UK33 & US31. Our obsession with houseplants continues! According to Garden Media Group’s report, Seeing 20/20, plant babies are one of the hottest gardening trends this year.  The most popular variety? Succulents, because they’re easy to grow and personalize. One of the fairest of them all is…
February 12, 2020
Catherine Sherriffs

Ancient Farming Techniques The Way Of The Future

To treat somebody or something like dirt is defined as behaving unfairly, rudely, or with very little respect. It’s a common saying in the English language; one that is quite fitting, considering how we treat dirt.  Erosion and deforestation have taken their toll over the years, washing away one-third of the world’s topsoil. Conventional agriculture…
February 7, 2020
Catherine Sherriffs
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Trendy Houseplants: Dracena Marginata

Baby, it’s cold outside! Caring for houseplants throughout the cooler months is excellent for keeping the winter blues at bay. Beyond being mood boosters, air-purifiers, and pleasing to the eye, houseplants provide a connection to Mother Nature that people seem to crave these days.  Why not try adding this beauty to your repertoire?  Name: Dracena…
January 8, 2020
Catherine Sherriffs

‘Tis The Season For Festive Poinsettias

This article originally appeared in Garden Culture Magazine UK26 & US24. With a bright red, showy display that blooms every December, it’s no wonder poinsettias are used to spread cheer during the holiday season! Fun Facts Interestingly enough, what most people believe to be the plant’s flowers are actually red-colored bracts or modified leaves; the…
December 4, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

Helping Your Houseplants Get The Light They Need

Houseplants don’t have only one time to shine; they’re a beautiful addition to the home year-round. But what if your space lacks the light to bounce off all that greenery? It’s no secret that plants need light to survive. They turn light, water, and carbon dioxide and turn it into food for themselves, a process…
November 29, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs