Celebrando el mes de la Herencia Hispana con tradiciones saludables

From the legendary Aloe Vera, celebrated for its healing properties, to exotic ones that stun with their intricate leaf patterns and striking blooms, here are some of the most stunning Types ofAloe Varieties you must grow!

If you’ve been overlooking your deck floor, it’s time for a reality check! Forget cold, unappealing concrete; think vibrant tiles and cozy textures that invite positive vibes to the space.  Read on to discover innovative and stylish Ways to Cover Balcony Floor!

You may have heard of cactus, but have you ever encountered the intriguing Xoconostle Fruit? This unique, tangy specimen isn’t just another exotic delicacy; it’s a powerhouse of nutrition with a distinct flavor profile!

I seem to have been a little lax in the garden of late, the result of weather or other commitments rather than general sloth, but seem to have made up for it this week by ticking off many and varied jobs on my mental ‘to do’ list. Ridding the garden of excess ivy is not one of those and is unlikely ever to be so, but I was pleased to remove this admittedly very attractive arrangement of ivy from the wall near the bottom of the garden. It began as a single stem snaking its way vertically upwards before branching out over the years into this neat fan shape – a very satisfactory result if this was a fruit tree or other decorative shrub. Sadly, it isn’t, but I was pleasantly surprised that with a chisel and wooden mallet it came off the wall quite quickly in large pieces of matted root; even digging the main root out of the cutting bed wasn’t as onerous as it might have been, although there may still be small sections of root making their way across the bed out of sight.

Gifting your first catch, whether a moose, a deer or berries, is a Tlingit tradition. 

There’s around 100 species of helicona, most of which are evergreen perennials native to tropical Central and Southern America. Their enormous glossy leaves are similar to banana plants and can grow to 120cm long. As heliconia can’t be grown in frost prone areas, there are few regions where these plants can be grown outdoors, although some varieties could be placed outdoors in summer. Heliconia flowers come in shades of red, orange, green and yellow.

There’s nothing like a beautifully planted pot to bring life to the garden in late winter. Planted in early February and positioned near the back door, colourful containers give us something to focus on and appreciate, whatever the weather.

When it comes to looking for a home to buy, there are many things to consider beyond size and curb appeal. The type of housing itself is important and sometimes confusing: take condos and townhouses.

Header image: Orionid meter shower, by Jeff Sullivan, via Flickr

Chicago-based interior designer Julie Mitchiner of JAM Interior Design is full of opinions. As she should be; Mitchiner has been reimagining and refining interiors for 13 years.

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Creating a natural privacy screen in the open space of your apartment or a patio can be an effective way to maintain a sense of solitude and block out dust and prying eyes. Here’s a curated list of Tall Plants for Balcony Privacy that also grow wide, offering dense foliage suitable for this purpose.