Articles tagged “Gardening”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

10 Earth Day Ways to Save the Planet, Your Health, & Money! By Laurel House IN Home & Garden Apr 21 You don’t have to be an Extreme Greenist to Go Green! Just one Daily Green Decision can go a long way. The average person decides to Go Green for one of three reasons: -The Environment (*) -Their Health (+) -Save Money ($) Choose one of the 10 green actions below to help the Earth today. Then select something different tomorrow, and the next day……. + READ MORE

Save Landreth, One of the Oldest American Small Businesses By Sara Novak IN Home & Garden Sep 4 2011 Save this piece of American horticulture history. Order a catalog today! + READ MORE

Walrus Pee/Car -Free Father/Daughter Getaway By Laurel House IN Travel & Outdoors Jun 16 2011 The last time my dad took me to the zoo, a walrus pee’d in his mouth then spit up into the crowd… spraying me in the face. I was 7. I haven’t been back since. But this year, 26 years later, my dad and I decided to take a car-free getaway to Santa Barbara to celebrate Father’s Day. In an attempt to get over my Zoo issues, we also decided to visit the Santa Barbara Zoo. It was a definite father/daughter bonding vacation. Thankfully there were zero walrus sightings. + READ MORE

Frito Lay Admits New Quieter SunChip Bag Only Decomposes at High Temperatures By Sara Novak IN Food & Health May 11 2011 Not so revolutionary after all. + READ MORE

5 Foul-Smelling Flowers from Around the World By Colleen Vanderlinden IN Home & Garden Apr 29 2011 Here are five of the world's smelliest, most beautiful plants. + READ MORE

Easy Container Gardening: Can Planters By Colleen Vanderlinden IN Home & Garden Apr 17 2011 Turn the humble tin can into a beautiful planter for your garden with these creative ideas. + READ MORE

Get Food from Right Under Your Nose with Urban Gardening By NaturallySavvy.com IN Food & Health Apr 5 2011 Create a connection with how your food is produced. + READ MORE

Spring Garden Tips to Wake Up Your Yard By Care2.com IN Home & Garden Mar 31 2011 Are you ready for a new season? April marks the beginning of what we Northeasterners call, Mud Season. The ground is not quite primed for gardening yet, and we're up to our knees in mud. It is the perfect time to take the snow gloves off and start exercising that green thumb. + READ MORE

5 DIY Projects For Your Yard This Spring By Craftster.org IN Home & Garden Mar 29 2011 In many parts of the world, spring has sprung! Here are a few diy projects that help make the most of your outdoor space and garden. Whether it's for you or for the birds, you'll love these creative ideas. + READ MORE

Can Houseplants Make You Smarter? By Colleen Vanderlinden IN Home & Garden Mar 25 2011 A houseplant or two in your work space just might help increase your attention span. + READ MORE

Spice Up Your Cooking with These 5 Beautiful Basils By Colleen Vanderlinden IN Home & Garden Mar 23 2011 Five beautiful basils for your garden, and how to cook with them! + READ MORE

5 Quick Tips for Spring Lawn Care By Care2.com IN Home & Garden Mar 19 2011 Even if the weather in your area is still a bit chilly, it’s time to start thinking about giving your lawn a little TLC. If you’d rather take a more organic approach to lawn care, here are some tips to keep in mind. + READ MORE

Grow a Garden, Even in a Cubicle By Colleen Vanderlinden IN Home & Garden Mar 14 2011 Longing for a little greenery, but stuck in a dark cubicle or office during the work day? Here are some ideas for growing plants at work easily and inexpensively. + READ MORE

Make Your Own Seed Tape for Planting Annuals, Herbs, or Vegetables By Colleen Vanderlinden IN Home & Garden Mar 9 2011 Making seed tapes is an inexpensive, easy way to sow seeds for your garden. + READ MORE

NASA Generates Space Garden While in Orbit By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Mar 7 2011 Orbital Technologies Corporation is currently working, with NASA assistance to grow salad crops in space. It seems scientifically impossible to grow veggies in space, but the folks over at NASA may have found a way. + READ MORE

Easy Herbs to Grow for Natural Women's Health By Colleen Vanderlinden IN Home & Garden Feb 28 2011 Here are easy, beautiful herbs to grow in your garden that will also serve as natural remedies for a variety of women's health issues, from PMS to pregnancy and beyond. + READ MORE

8 Best Plants to Grow Indoors By Care2.com IN Home & Garden Feb 18 2011 With sheer determination to find something that won’t die in my cave-like bedroom, I’ve perused some websites and nurseries in search of the most hearty houseplants. The following eight seem to be the best candidates, all requiring low-to-moderate levels of light and water. + READ MORE

The Fabulous Beekman Boys in Their Quest to Create the Largest Community Garden By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Feb 16 2011 Catch up with the Beekman boys right now if you like thanks to their new partnership with William Sonoma. According to their Web site, Beekman 1802 and Williams-Sonoma are teaming up to create the world’s largest community garden. + READ MORE

5 of the World's Most Amazing Gardens By Colleen Vanderlinden IN Travel & Outdoors Jan 20 2011 Five amazing gardens from around the world. + READ MORE

Fighting the Post-Holiday Blues By Michelle Kay, NaturallySavvy.com IN Food & Health Jan 15 2011 With many of us making resolutions to live more healthy in the New Year, it is important not to neglect our mental health as well. + READ MORE