On virtually every seed package or plant that you buy it is likely you will see the term USDA garden zone, also known as a hardiness zone, with a number from 1 through 11 associated with it. If...
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I don’t know about you but at the end of a long day in the garden or after work it’s hard to beat a leisurely soaking in a nice hot bath. I find it to be a great way to decompress but...
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One of the things that I enjoy about gardening indoors is trying to take what you might see outside and recreate it inside. I find that it is equally fun to grow plants that are not indigenous to...
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Lavender is one of those scents that have the power to evoke the senses.  Most notably, feelings of relaxation and well-being.  In fact, it was long believed that Cleopatra's secret...
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For many gardeners growing plants indoors can seem like a challenge. It is difficult to recreate outdoor growing conditions while you are indoors and the exotic look of some houseplants makes them...
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All homeowners can find room for a few hanging containers, but many are scared off by the cost of the containers they see in garden centers, home improvement stores, and supermarkets....
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One of the most unique plants that I’ve come across is a member of the bromeliad family called Tillandsia. It’s more commonly known as “The Air Plant” and while it might...
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One of the first songs I learned in elementary school was the traditional Christmas carol “The Holly and the Ivy” which we sang for our parents at a holiday concert. Holly and Ivy being...
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