With Halloween just around the corner, pumpkins are about to be in the spotlight again. When everyone is focused on carving the most terrifying decorations out of their pumpkins, what’s inside the pumpkin is often tossed aside and forgotten, or composted. This year, why not make a delicious and nutritious snack out of those gooey …
It’s coming up to that time of the year again. Fall colors, pumpkin spiced lattes, and jack-o-lanterns! Pumpkins transform from tasty vegetables into spooky decorations. Many of us will spend some quality time with friends and family carving out decorative pumpkins for Halloween. The problem with using fresh vegetables for decorations is that they don’t …
Bonsai gardening is a delicate art form originating from Japan and being practiced all over the world. In simple terms, it’s container gardening that grows trees in pots rather than perennials and ferns. Although it can be daunting, all bonsai gardening needs from you is dedication and patience. As long as you know the basics …
As dog owners, my husband and I enjoy spending as much time with our pups as possible. It includes bringing them along on our many adventures. At least once a month, we pack up our tent and all our camping gear and head out to explore the great outdoors as a ‘pack’, During our trips, …
If you have an outdoor television, you will want to do everything you can to protect it. When you leave a TV outside, you let it be susceptible to theft, damage, and other potential problems. One of the best ways to mitigate these issues is to build a TV cabinet for it. That way, you …
For those growing your herbs at home, there comes a time when it’s necessary to dry them out to preserve them for use later. I came to this point when I realized that the herbs growing in my indoor greenhouse with the AeroGarden were getting too moist and starting to experience root rot. So, I began trying …
Are you thinking about starting a garden in an area that’s covered with grass? Or maybe you have heavy clay soils that are close to impossible to dig? What if I told you that you could create healthy soil life without having to dig at all? You could even create a garden on bare concrete …
I grew up living in the woods where our dogs could freely dig as much as they liked. We didn’t have to keep them from digging under fences because we didn’t have any. However, I remember my brother’s black lab digging under her doghouse every summer and we had no idea what that was about, …
Do you want to harvest fresh asparagus every spring? Asparagus is one of the first plants to pop up and let us know that spring has arrived. What’s more, if they’re planted and cared for properly, this perennial vegetable will keep producing for decades. The absolute first vegetable gardening tip for beginners is to make sure you …
Swamp coolers, or evaporative coolers, are a great alternative to keep your house cool during a hot summer. They aren’t as powerful as air conditioning units, but they’re still effective and more energy-efficient while being simple to use. If you aren’t sure which one is best for you, read our article where we explain the …