Composting is a way to feed your plants while reducing waste in your home or apartment and in local landfills. But did you know that you can get the same benefits of an outdoor compost pile or bin—without sacrificing precious lawn or patio space—through indoor composting?Composting recycles organic material and allows for the natural processesContinue reading “Indoor Composting”
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Gardening for Toddlers
Your toddler will find lots of things to explore in the garden, and if you are prepared with a few toddler gardening activities, you can enhance his or her experience. Gardening with toddlers is a healthy way for parents and children to enjoy the outdoors together. Theme Gardens for toddlers should center on their fiveContinue reading “Gardening for Toddlers”
Stovetop Potpourri
Create a perfect natural homemade scent that will bring the smell of spring into your home. A stovetop potpourri is a mix of edible ingredients that you simmer away on your stove for hours. You just need to replenish the water as it cooks down. It’s cheaper and natural alternative way than store bought potpourri.Continue reading “Stovetop Potpourri”
Planting a Recipe Garden
Start a small little garden this year in your backyard or even in containers on the patio! Think about planting a Recipe Garden, which you can grow all the ingredients at your doorstep. Grow all the ingredients (or as many as you can) to make a favorite recipe — or plan to give that recipeContinue reading “Planting a Recipe Garden”
Backyard Composting
Backyard composting 101 can have a substantial impact to aid gardening and lawn care. It’s not a passing trend that will be forgotten, so if you have the right conditions and preparation, you should start a compost pile for yourself. Gardeners have known for a while how beneficial using compost as a soil amendment is.Continue reading “Backyard Composting”
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