Grow a Good Life’s Top 10 Posts of 2017

No matter how you take it or when, coffee is a ritual. The smell of a freshly brewed pot of coffee is what jolts some people out of bed in the morning, while an after-lunch shot of espresso is the highlight of others’ afternoons.

What differentiates Domino Peace Lily is the stunning varigation on its foliage. It also has spots and splashes of white on its glossy green foliage, whereas the peace lily has a plain green leaves. Domino also has more elongated spathes and it also makes for an excellent air purifying indoor plant. Lets have a look at the Domino Peace Lily Growing Information!

Summer—aka watermelon season—is officially here. While many typecast this juicy seasonal favorite as a special treat to indulge in after spending the day out in the sun, watermelon is actually full of nutrition. While there are many ways to enjoy the irresistible fruit, the latest trend is juice form—but is this popular juice fad actually good for you or just another sugar-laden health gimmick? Here’s what to know.

It’s hard to tell whether it is just the natural scheme of things or if the last twelve month’s weather conditions have made a difference, but there are a number of things in the garden that have proved to be real good doers this year, starting with the lovely white larkspur above, L ‘White King’. Larkspur seed can be tricky to germinate, and I kept this seed in the freezer for at least a week before I sowed it. For some reason, the blue larkspur I sowed last September germinated really easily and gave me enough plants for the cutting beds as well as to add to the blue & white borders, but overwintering left them leggy and they only flowered a couple of weeks later than the white variety sown in February. Last year, larkspur seemed to flower for months, so hopefully that will be repeated.

The warm weather is here and that means it's time to pull out your fans, dehumidifiers, and air conditioners. If you aren't blessed with central air in your home, then you are all too familiar with the yearly task of finding the right cooling appliances and positioning them just so as to ensure you stay cool in all areas of your home.

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A new national survey from the Harris Poll shows 94% of Americans agree that trees are good for the planet. 

Good King Henry might sound like an historical figure or perhaps a monarch in some on-screen fantasy series, but this is the name for a plant that is often used in permaculture gardens. 

Neptune are purveyors of luxury furniture and accessories for home and garden, as well as a leading name in interior and kitchen design. What’s lesser known is that they started out as a garden retailer, with co-founders John Sims-Hilditch and Giles Redman crafting a hammock from scratch around a dining table.

These Annabelle Flowers Pictures will show why you need to add these fantastic white blooms to your home garden!

By Marilyn Syarto