6 Items You Should Never Store in Your Basement, According to Pros

A wine and cheese party is equally about presentation as it is about food and drinks. For example, curating a charcuterie board is an art form that requires a lot of trial and error, moving pieces around, and creativity. With that said, don't display the finished masterpiece on any random board or accompanied by standard items. Why not make the whole event a work of art? To do so, be intentional with each and every detail, even those you think might go unnoticed.

Cooler days and cozier evenings are just around the corner, and we’re officially craving some Halloween-inspired decor in our lives. While it’s still a bit too early to set up our autumnal displays, it’s never too early to get a feel for some of the great options that are out there for the coming season.

Mudrooms can serve as a spot to tuck away backpacks after school, set down and go through the mail, or store outwear and winter accessories. If you're feeling as though your mudroom isn't as functional as it could be and are looking for some organizational accessories to revamp your space, we've got you covered.

Basil is one of the easiest herbs to grow in the vegetable garden, herb garden, or kitchen window. The highly aromatic basil leaves protect other plants from pests and attract pollinators as well. The basil plant also prevents insects like Japanese beetles, bean beetles, and worms. Instead of requiring protection, basil helps its neighboring plants. Let’s have a look at the Basil Companion Plants. 

Gardeners of the Galaxy has completed its first solar orbit! Join Emma the Space Gardener for a birthday celebration and learn how GotG got started, hear the story of a space plants experiment you’ll never forget, and find out which plant Emma would choose to take into space.

In this episode, Emma the Space Gardener talks to Mission Specialist Susan Young. Susan’s new book, “Growing Beans: A Diet for Healthy People and Planet” aims to get us to look beyond green beans, as growing and eating shelled beans – fresh and dried – has numerous benefits for us and our home planet. 

Your backyard is a place where you can go and unwind from daily stressors. There's nothing better than coming home from a long day at the office and spending some time reading or relaxing with a favorite beverage while taking advantage of the last few hours of sunlight.

A well-lit window at a pantry is a great place to grow plants. If you are confused about which ones to pick, we have a list of the Best Plants You Should Grow on Kitchen Windowsill!

There are Types of Mints for everything: For fragrance, grow Eau de Cologne and for cooking, plant Spearmint or Vietnamese mint. If you want to garnish your desserts with fruit-scented herbs, strawberry and apple mints are perfect. Grow peppermint for teas and horsemint for medicinal uses and if you have cats, don’t skip catmint!

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By Will Creed, owner of HorticulturalHelp.com

Autumn slowly settles in and the pretty flower gardens lose most of their charm. However, every cloud has a silver lining, which means it’s time to admire the pretty autumn foliage that trees offer. Did you know that the ancient Celtic druids used to worship trees?