About Herb Teas

Growing Herb Teas can be an adventure. Think about it, you can blend different varieties each time you make a new pot of tea. There are so many varieties from which to choose. We grow tea for the pure enjoyment of it, so we can relax while growing them and then to relax while drinking it. A nice cup of tea on a cold night can make you feel nice and cozy and a glass of ice tea on a hot summer day can make you feel cooler.

Safety Issues to Remember When Using Weedkiller

Weedkiller can be dangerous if it is used incorrectly. In the right hands weedkiller is a very good gardening tool but use it wrong and it can not only ruin your garden but also be dangerous to wildlife, pets and children. Most gardeners use weedkiller, particularly hobby gardeners so there are a few rules that should be adhered to when using it.

It’s Spring – Tips on Planting Grass Seed

Bare areas and brown spots in your lawn this year? Time to make some early spring grass seed repairs!

5 Easy to Find and Grow Perennials That Love the Sun

I love perennials as do many others, and here are some of my favorites that are easy to find almost anywhere and very easy to grow. These all love sunshine, which can range from full all day sun exposure to four or five hours of sun a day.

Planting a Winning Vegetable Garden

Fresh vegetables. They’re good for us and help us stay strong and healthy. One of the problems that people can run into when it comes to fresh vegetables is that they can get pretty pricey.

Topsy Turvey Planters – A Time and Back Saver

I bought two of the Topsy Turvey Planters and they are so easy to use. It’s almost like an instant garden. And just like the ad on TV says no bending over.

What Are Hydroponic Grow Tents?

Growing plants and vegetables have long been a favourite pastime for many people. The introduction of Hydroponics has really changed the way people have started to think about plant growing as having no need for soil opens up a wealth of possibilities.

Logmaking, Composting and Other Summer Garden Tips

Many eco friendly gardening ideas are not just about helping the environment or returning to natural methods; many of them can save money too. There are a great many eco friendly and natural ideas for gardening as there are many eco gardening products, many of which, will benefit the environment, your garden – and your pocket.

Dealing With Aphids

Aphids are annoying little insect pests that pierce holes in your plants and suck out the juices, not a healthy thing for your plants. I’ve problems with them both indoors as well as outdoors on my rose bushes.

Hydroponic Systems and Techniques Explained

Hydroponics is a method of growing plants in water without the need for soil. The plants can be fed in various methods using mineral nutrient solutions. ‘Hydro’ is Greek for water and ‘ponos’ is Greek for labor. Terrestrial plants can be grown with either a mineral nutrient solution or sometimes in an inert medium such as mineral wool or gravel.

A Mantis Compos-Twin Review – Improved Composting in the Urban Setting

Composting techniques have widely improved over the years, especially when it comes to efficiency and hygiene. Find out how you can help save Mother Earth and save on monthly expenses by composting.

The Sacred Lotus Plant

One of the most spectacular flowers in the world would have to be this spiritual beauty from the tropics. Sacred to Buddhists, this amazing flower is definitely one of the best things about gardening in the tropics.

Watermelon – Mother Nature’s Enchanting Food Crop

The watermelon is a colorful and delicious food crop. Their red or yellow fruit provide many of the ingredients necessary fro human growth and development. They are easy to grow and thrive in most regions.

How to Care For Your Phaleanopsis Orchid

So you have just purchased or received a beautiful Phaleanopsis Orchid with its exotic flowers and want to know how to care for it? These gorgeous plants are the darlings of the orchid world and are easy to care for if you know how.