The simple act of planting, tending, and growing flowers can have minor and major benefits to every family. With just a bit of soil, seeds, and perseverance you can obtain the educational, social, environmental, and health benefits of planting flowers. I loved to help my grandmother in the garden and I have still have many fond memories of gardening and playing in the garden on … [Read more...] about The Many Benefits of Planting Flowers
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Garden Soil Preparation and Planning Your Garden
Are you beginning to think ahead to planting season? The truth about gardening is that it’s fairly easy to produce some successful crops, however having a truly bountiful vegetable garden often eludes beginner gardeners. This is because a productive garden takes some preparation and planning. You must consider the garden location carefully as well as how to layout a garden. … [Read more...] about Garden Soil Preparation and Planning Your Garden
How To Grow An Avocado Seed [Simple Instructions]
It's hard not to love avocados with all of the amazing benefits these delicious fruits have to offer. I love avocados for everything from improving my skin with an Avocado Honey Facial to enjoying it in my favorite guacamole avocado recipe, and for the many Avocado Oil Benefits. If you are using fresh avocados, you are left with the pits. Why not grow your very own … [Read more...] about How To Grow An Avocado Seed [Simple Instructions]
10 Awesome Benefits of Gardening With Kids
Take a step back in time, back to when you were young. Most of us have memories of either our parent’s garden or our grandparents, and tapping into these magical moments can remind you of some of the benefits of gardening for children. There is much to be learned from gardening and many of the benefits are life lessons in addition to gardening skills. Here some lasting … [Read more...] about 10 Awesome Benefits of Gardening With Kids
How To Start An Organic Edible Garden
Planting an organic edible garden is not only great for growing your own produce, it is also lots of fun. In fact, gardening is fun for the whole family. I have many fond memories growing up of working the soil with my mom, pulling weeds with my grandmother, and hiding in the garden for hide and go seek with my siblings. I highly suggest that every family grow … [Read more...] about How To Start An Organic Edible Garden
Techniques for a Breathtaking Autumn Garden
After all the bloom and activity of the spring and summer vegetable gardening, autumn is often a moment of calm in the garden. If you’re lucky, the first few weeks of autumn will be an Indian summer. As the summer heat slowly gives way to the crispness of autumn, gardeners everywhere are eager to bring new life and vibrancy to their outdoor spaces. But how can you create a … [Read more...] about Techniques for a Breathtaking Autumn Garden
How To Grow Your Own Sprouts
Growing your own sprouts is a great way to add fresh greens to your diet. You can't get any fresher than sprouts that you grow yourself which means the sprouts are going to be packed full of fresh enzymes and nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and phytochemicals. A great thing about sprouts is that everyone can grow sprouts any time of the year so if … [Read more...] about How To Grow Your Own Sprouts