More Unseasonal Goings On

Don’t let the small space in your studio home stop you from growing more houseplants! Here are some Genius Space Saving Moves to Grow More Indoor Plants in Your Apartment.

Every plant needs a different amount of light to grow, and you have to be a little careful when it comes to their sun exposure. So, is there any way to be sure of it? Yes, there is. Here are the most important Signs Your Indoor Plants Need More Sunlight.

Many of us wish that we had more time for our gardens. But with the right approach, we can work less and grow more in a garden. Here are a few tips to help you increase your yields from a garden without having to work as hard.

We may not think much about the trees outside our homes, but if we heed the words of FDR, who famously said, “Forests are the lungs of our land, purifying the air and giving fresh strength to our people,” it’s time we should. After all, urban forests—the ecosystems that make up our communities, including the trees planted on our residential properties, in parks, and along streets—are vital to our health and the health of the environment.

Though often typecast as a mere Thanksgiving pie ingredient, pecans are more than deserving of a spot in your pantry (or freezer) all year long. That’s because beyond their delicious taste, these crunchy favorites are also packed to the brim with nutrition. Read on to find out just what makes pecans such a healthy addition to your lifestyle as well as some tasty pecan recipes to get started.

If you want to increase your spider plant collection, making them bloom is a great way to do so. In this guide, we will explore the options on How to Force Spider Plants to Flower for more spider plants.

Most gardeners snip away the side shoots of the vegetable as they suck out the important nutrients from the plant. Although, it is not the case with tomatoes. But what to do with them? Don’t Throw! Propagate Tomato Suckers & Make More Tomato Plants.

Drew Barrymore's commitment to sustainability and limiting her use of single-use plastics started with a promise to her best friend, Cameron Diaz, after she was the first guest on Barrymore's popular talk show back in September 2020.

These super cool and easy Vertical Indoor Pallet Garden Ideas will give you plenty of options to Grow More Plants Indoors!

No More Plastic Labels I hate plastic labels, but I haven’t been able to find an affordable wooden alternative –  until now. Trawling the internet I scrolled past the lovely but pricey handcrafted wooden labels and came to a website offering packs of wooden tongue depressors (do you remember when the doctor would say ‘stick out your tongue and say aah’) costing a mere £1.55 for 100, including postage.

An Unseasonal Surprise I was looking up into the quince tree, willing it to drop all its leaves before I return the leafblower I’ve been trialling later this week, when I spotted a flash of purple. Closer inspection revealed a Clematis jackmanii flower – on December 9th! It wasn’t showing its best side for photgraphy, so I gently moved the stem with a cane at which point it dropped one of its petals.

Bloomin Unseasonal I’m not sure whether the hydrangeas are still catching up from their late start this year, but flower heads continue to open amongst those that are doing something a bit more autumnal.  Although it is cold here, we haven’t had a frost as yet, so this must help, but rather than leave them to brown I’m picking them and bringing them indoors to use as cut flowers.