Gardening improves physical health and produces nutritious homegrown goodies, but its therapeutic benefits extend beyond that. From relaxation and stress relief to formal therapist-directed programs, mental and emotional wellbeing get welcome boosts along the garden path. Like outdoor garden settings, viewing green plants in indoor living spaces can perk up your spirits and your senseContinue reading “Can gardening be therapeutic?”
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Lucky Plants for 2022
It’s a new year, a fresh start, and there is no better way to celebrate it than with some beautiful plants/ flowers. They are pleasant to watch and can purify the air in your home. More than that, there are some plants that are considered lucky. Below is a list of a few plants thatContinue reading “Lucky Plants for 2022”
Winter Gardening
It is possible—with the proper arrangements and precautions—to plant and grow a handful of vegetables during the colder season. What to Plant in a Winter Garden Spinach. I love growing spinach in my winter garden because it is great for slipping in smoothies for those much-needed vitamins in the winter. … Kale. Kale is anotherContinue reading “Winter Gardening”
Top 3 poisonous plants during the holidays for pets
Cats and dogs’ adventurous tastes can prove especially worrisome around the holidays when you add Christmas decorations to your home. Mistletoe, holly, and Christmas trees (both real and fake) can all send your four-legged friends to the vet for an expensive visit. Poinsettias — a common fear among pet owners — actually prove less toxicContinue reading “Top 3 poisonous plants during the holidays for pets”
Tillandsia Tectorums Air Plant
Tillandsia Tectorums are some of the most unique air plants within the species of air plants. They are known for their beautiful snowball appearance and exaggerated white look. Tectorum have a soft, fuzzy feel to them and are very lightweight. Tectorum are amazingly drought resistant and can withstand more direct sunlight than even the mostContinue reading “Tillandsia Tectorums Air Plant”