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‘Tis The Season For Festive Poinsettias

Catherine Sherriffs

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…

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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

Paving The Way For Plant-Based Fashion

We talk a lot about food waste, but what about textiles? Did you know that North Americans send 10 million tons of unwanted clothing to landfills every year?  Much of the clothing mass-produced in factories are made with plastic-based acrylic, nylon, or polyester threads, all of which are nonbiodegradable.    It’s no wonder environmental organizations are…
November 27, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

Exploring Cannabis Cultivation Around The Globe

What does cannabis cultivation look like around the world? The practices in this industry are remarkably different from one part of the globe to the next. But one underlying theme translates across all borders: the need for more research and practical policies.  A Golden Opportunity The legalization of cannabis is taking place in many parts…
November 22, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

Home Garden Tips: Bulbs And Tubers

For those of us who live in colder climates, the next outdoor growing season is several months away. Still, it’s never too early to begin planning the first blooms that will celebrate the end of a long winter.  Fall is the perfect time to get spring-blooming bulbs into the ground. Think daffodils, tulips, and hyacinths.…
November 18, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

How To Compost In The Winter

With the cooler weather here, it’s time to put the outdoor gardens to bed for another year. But what about the compost heap? Not so fast! Composting in the winter is possible, it’s just a slower process than it is in the summer. It’s slower because the heap won’t ever be hot enough to get…
November 13, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

Programs Helping People Build Pollinator Gardens

There is a lot of emphases these days on gardening organically to protect our soil and important pollinators. Many people are jumping on the bandwagon, and towns and cities across North America are backing gardeners making eco-friendly choices.
November 8, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

Book Review: Grow In The Dark

This book review originally appeared in Garden Culture Magazine UK31 & US29 The summer growing season is over; time to bring the outdoors in! But venture away from a sunny windowsill, and homes can lack the appropriate lighting many houseplants need to thrive.  Grow in the Dark: How to Choose and Care for Low-Light Houseplants…
November 6, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

Control Garden Weeds With These All-Natural Recipes

Many chemical remedies used against garden pests can have severe effects, not only on our health but also on the natural ecosystems around us. Here’s a list of alternative forms of weed control that save the Earth, our time, and money. You likely already have most of these ingredients at home!  Drizzle Vinegar Plain vinegar…
November 3, 2019
Ricardo Elisiário

“Don’t Rake The Leaves And Nature Will Thank You”

It’s the time of year when many homeowners have closed their gardens up for another year and are preparing their properties for the winter ahead. And while raking leaves might be good exercise, is it really necessary?  Your heart and inner ‘type A’ personality might say ‘yes’, but some environmental groups are saying ‘no’. The…
November 1, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

5 Cool Ways To Use A Pumpkin After Halloween

Halloween isn’t complete without the perfect pumpkin! Around the world, many families continue the tradition of picking an orange squash, carving a face into them, and then, unfortunately, throwing them out. A 2018 study in the UK found that 8 million pumpkins go to landfills after Halloween. In the US, 1.3 billion pounds are thrown away,…
October 30, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

Unclear Labels A Driving Force Behind Food Waste

You may not know it, but there’s a good chance you’ve thrown perfectly fresh food into the garbage. A recent study by Ohio State University has found misunderstood food labels drive today’s food waste issues.  Published in the journal Resources, Conservation & Recycling, the research focused on items typically found in American refrigerators, including fruits,…
October 25, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs