It is peak gardening season and you need the tools to get your garden looking tip-top shape. You have your gloves, shovels, rakes, and maybe even a hand trowel. Yet you’re missing one key gardening tool; the pruning shears. What Are Pruning Shears? Also known as secateurs or clippers, pruning shears are an essential gardening … Read more

Whether you love them or you are creeped out by them, you have likely heard of garden gnomes. Typically, these figurine lawn ornaments boast full, white beards and pointed red hats, but they come in all shapes and sizes. Garden enthusiasts have popularized humorous and unique types of gnomes as they add a splash of … Read more

Take a walk-through a nearby woods and wild mushrooms will almost always be a familiar sight. Despite this, have you ever stopped to consider growing them in your own garden? Growing mushrooms outdoors is much simpler than flowers or vegetables and can be a rewarding experience. Because of this we highly recommend beginners consider growing … Read more

Sweet potatoes are delicious, nutritious, and best of all, easy to grow. All you need to get started with your very own sweet potato plant is a jar, some water, and a sweet potato. A single sweet potato can grow up to 20 slips, which are vines that sprout from a sweet potato. Each sweet … Read more

Known for their large, fragrant flowers, Magnolias come in a variety of shapes and sizes. With over 200 plant species, Magnolias can grow in shades of white, purple, green, pink, or yellow. The Magnolia flowers may be star shaped or bowl shaped, depending on if the species is an evergreen or a deciduous tree or … Read more

Snails and slugs move slowly but they can devour a tender garden plant very quickly. These are two slimy crawlers that you don’t want in your vegetable garden, yet they find their way in and have a feast. There are several ways to keep snails and slugs out of your garden naturally and economically. Using … Read more

Before there were synthetic drugs and pharmacies on every corner across the country, there were natural remedies derived from plants. The plants have not changed, nor have their antiviral properties and medicinal uses, we opted for the synthetic medications instead of the natural remedies. All plants provide some type of health benefit and can be … Read more

Vegetables and herbs not only taste good, but they are also healthy for you. Each one contains specific health-benefiting properties and the ones listed below contain specific vitamins, minerals, and other compounds that boost the immune system. The stronger your immune system, the better it can fight against viruses to keep you healthy. Load your … Read more