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How To Grow Vintage Veggies At Home
Do you dream about your grandmother’s vegetable garden? If you are a lover of all things vintage, then consider growing ancient fruits and vegetables! These old cultivars will add pops of color to the unique, farm-fresh meals you cook.
Spread Some Cheer By Growing These Mood-Boosting Plants
In a recent study, researchers determined that the gift of flowers made women happier than other gifts of equal cost. And while this is a study that all men should take note of, I wanted to get more specific with this post (and gender-neutral). So, here are a few plants and flowers to have around […]
Music: A Universal Language That Even Plants Love
Plants are fascinating, to say the least. They are living, breathing columns of water, elements, and gasses, and they are responsible for converting the sun’s energy into a usable form. Their function is one of the most primary known to the existence of life. We regard them as vital to our survival, but do you […]
Build Your Own Rainwater Collecting System
When it comes to gardening, you’ve probably thought about the garden, the soil, and the type of plants you want to grow, but what about the water? Gardening and lawn care use a lot of water, and that can end up being wasteful, which brings us to the awesomeness that is a rainwater harnessing system. […]
How Mushrooms And The Mycelium Network Are Healing The World
Plants have been around for a long time; 700 million years to be exact. But fungi have been on Earth longer, making the first appearance on land 1,300 million years ago. Interestingly enough, the largest living organism in the world today is a honey fungus that measures 2.4 miles (3.8 km) in the Blue Mountains of Oregon.
Veteran Grows Medicine As Alternative To Prescription Drugs
To any person walking by, Steve walks and talks normally. But those people cannot see the scars that he carries – both emotionally and physically – beginning with a 5-inch wound on his back where an IED (Improvised Explosive Device) blew through him while he was serving as a 12B Combat Engineer in 2008. The […]
Giving Your Plants An Edge With Mycorrhizae
Home growing and gardening is one industry that is booming during “lockdown” as people look to fill their time, relax, and supplement their food supplies. Seed sales are up, and gardening forums and websites have all seen an increase in queries for tips and best practices in the garden. If you’re looking for a product […]
Growing Food In A Micro Garden Something Everyone Can Do
While communities and countries are starting to talk about the gradual reopening of the economy, I think we all understand that it will be quite a while before things get back to “normal.” The normal we eventually get back to might never be the same as it was before all this. And with that in […]
How A Global Pandemic Is Impacting The Environment
Isolation and social distancing are necessary for our health, and obeying these rules and recommendations is having a significant impact on the planet. Environment and Climate Change Canada tells CTV News that air pollution is down 40% in many Canadian cities. Scientists say that since mid-March, when provinces closed businesses and public spaces, satellite maps […]
How To Grow Potatoes In Containers And Buckets
There’s nothing like the taste of a freshly harvested potato! It’s unlike anything you’ll get at the stores. And guess what? You don’t need a whole lot of gardening space to grow them. They do very well in containers! You will need: Organic seed potatoes Some 5 to 10-gallon buckets or containers Good soil Water […]
Growing Guide: How To Harden Off Your Plants
Taking cuttings and germinating seeds can be a stressful time for plants and growers alike. Find out how to alleviate most of the anxiety and make sure your plants are ready to take off when they hit the main grow room. In the beginning Starting a grow can be a daunting prospect. You may have […]
Easy DIY: How To Grow Nutritious Sprouts In Days
Are you looking for a super easy indoor growing project? Try your hand at sprouts! No need for a yard, patio, light, or even soil. Heck, you don’t even need a green thumb to get this right! Just a jar, some water, seeds, and a countertop. The directions on my seed packet say the process […]
Easy Recipe To Make Health-Boosting Kombucha
“Hey, what are you doing this weekend?” “I think I’ll stay home and work on some old unfinished projects.” As we try to come to grips with the largest lockdown in human history, make-work projects are becoming a part of our new reality. I view it as the silver lining to this scary and long […]
Bucketlist: 3 Must-See Public Gardens And Parks
I know all this self-isolating and social distancing isn’t easy. And for most of us, the thought of just being able to go, sit and have a coffee and a croissant at our favorite local coffee shop sounds like the most amazing outing ever. But let’s think bigger than that for a moment here. Let’s […]
The Grow Your Own Movement Sweeping Across Cities
The coronavirus outbreak has been challenging for us all, but in a way, it’s also been inspiring. People who have never grown their own food are keen to try it, and more experienced gardeners are looking to take growing to the next level. Green Cities As seed sales around the world skyrocket, big cities are […]
Hunkering Down: Check Out These Garden-Themed Movies
Depending on where you live, all this time at home doesn’t mean you can spend time working in the garden. Where I am, the cooler climate means we can’t plant most crops for a while yet. But that doesn’t mean you can’t sit back and enjoy a good movie about a garden. So, here are […]
Get Your Victory Garden Growing With This Planner
There is no better time to start a garden than in a global pandemic. It’s a great excuse to go outside and get fresh air and sunshine, you ease the burden on the struggling global supply chains, and you get food. There are a lot of new gardeners out there, and starting from scratch can […]
Industry Insider: Good Deeds By Emerald Harvest
Over the last several weeks, we’ve heard of many different companies stepping up to join the battle against COVID-19. Hockey visor makers are now designing shields for cashiers at grocery stores, and breweries and hydroponic companies are making much-needed hand sanitizer. Washing your hands with soap and warm water for 20 seconds is the best […]