plants

Frozen Plants: 6 Ways To Save Plants That Have Been Frozen

Each year frozen plants are a problem for all gardeners north of the frost line. But don’t worry, frost on plants is not a death sentence!

DIY Hanging Baskets: Make Your Own and Even Grow Food In Them!

This DIY Hanging baskets tutorial teaches you how to create them yourself. Also, they’re not just for flowers, use cherry tomatoes and herbs!

Jewelweed: Great Natural Treatment for Poison Ivy

Jewelweed is a wild plant very useful in treating poison ivy. Learn where and when it grows, and enjoy our Jewelweed poison ivy treatment.

Mosquito Repellent Plants: 25 Plants That Repel Mosquitoes Naturally!

Our porch has no screens so we use mosquito repellent plants to keep pesky insects away. Here is a list of 25 plants that repel mosquitoes!

Plants That Give Colorful Flowers All Summer Long

Some plants flower for a short period of time and others have flowers that bloom all Summer. Let’s learn which annuals and perennials bloom all Summer long!

3 Ways to Find Beneficial Indoor Plants on a Budget

Today I’m going to share three secrets for finding cheap house plants. And by cheap I mean indoor plants that are inexpensive, high-quality, and beneficial.

Learn How to Preserve Jewelweed For Later Use

Jewelweed is a very potent remedy for poison ivy rash. But what if it’s out of season? Here are a few ways to preserve jewelweed for use all year round.

My 4 Step Process for Rooting My Own Plant Cuttings

Recently I shared some ideas on how to make more plants from your existing plant cuttings. Today I wanted to touch on how to root plant cuttings you already made.

Using Plant Cuttings to Make More Plants for Free!

Today we’ll discover vegetative propagation (plant cuttings) that allow us to produce more plants from existing plants, rather than having to buy more plants from the garden center.

Bay Laurel (Laurus Nobilis) in Cooking and Medicine

Bay Laurel (Laurus Nobilis) contains volatile oils that lend the flavor we love when cooking. Medicinally it is used as a digestive aid, anti-inflammatory, along with several other applications.

Edible & Medicinal Plants to Grow in Shady Areas

If you grow a vegetable garden you may be avoiding shady areas. This article on usable/edible shade plants will teach you which plants grow well in the shade.

Purify your Indoor Air with A DIY Succulent Garden

Having an indoor succulent garden is all the rage, and for good reason. These little buggers purify your air, are beautiful, and simple to grow. Learn how to plant and grow your own!

How to Make a Butterfly Garden to Attract Monarchs

Learn how to make a DIY butterfly garden to attract monarch butterflies. You can grow certain plants and do other things to make it hospitable for monarchs.

Learn How To Grow Plants for Use as Natural Dye

There are so many common plants that provide natural dye. They are easy to grow and look beautiful in your yard! Here are some great options if you’re interested in growing and making your own dyes.

Seven Plants You Can Grow for DIY Beauty Projects

Growing lavender and these 6 other perennial plants, provides me with the ingredients to make numerous salves, lotions, soaps, and fragrances for my home. Plus, nothing beats the convenience of having these ingredients at my fingertips.

Easy Ways to Overwinter Sensitive Outdoor Plants

I’ve pretty much put all my plants to bed for the winter. I’ve taken some inside, but most of them can stay outside for the winter without being harmed by the cold temperatures. There are a few, however, that need some extra care.

Growing Sunflowers and Other Plants for Birdseed

Growing sunflowers–and these other plants–for birdseed will draw goldfinches, titmice, blue jays, cardinals and other birds for your enjoyment during the cold winter months.

Heart Health and Supportive Therapy With Plants

These plants, heart health, and a healthy circulatory system are based on supportive therapy. They support the health of the system, rather than taking direct action.