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”
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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”
Small indoor plants for tiny living
House plants can bring vibrant colors and bring nature inside.There are plenty of choices for small indoor plants that can help provide the right touch of green without taking up a large chunk of your room!Small plants, like succulents and air plants, are perfect for adding greenery to your desk or your nightstand. Slightly biggerContinue reading “Small indoor plants for tiny living”
Cabbage & Kale
During trips to your local garden shops you’ll begin seeing cool- and cold-weather annuals like ornamental kale, which is a popular option for color during the colder months. But what exactly is it and how do you care for it? Both ornamental kale and cabbage fall under the Brassica oleracea botanical name. They look veryContinue reading “Cabbage & Kale”
Sunflower Garden
Sunflowers remind me of warmer weather and the season of summer like no other plant. Native to North America, sunflowers are heat-tolerant, resistant to pests, and simply beautiful. You can even harvest their edible seeds. Here’s how to grow them in your garden! Most sunflowers are remarkably tough and easy to grow as long asContinue reading “Sunflower Garden”
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