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The Joys of Growing Your Own Tomatoes

Is there anything better than a homegrown tomato? These plump, juicy vegetables are perfect added to salads, mixed in sauces, or even eaten by themselves—like an apple. Along with being a kitchen staple, tomatoes have incredible health benefits. Learn more!

Enjoy The Moonlight With Easy Additions To Your Backyard Garden

Many homeowners see their backyard garden or green space as an extension of their living space – a place of refuge where you can be surrounded by things that (to borrow a phrase from Marie Kondo) spark joy. Unfortunately, our high temperatures and blazing sun can make that difficult without [...]

3 pictures of different varieties of Sansevieria (snake plants) houseplants

Sansevieria: Popular Houseplants & Almost Impossible To Kill

Originally from South Africa, sansevieria are popular houseplants for those who might not be as attentive as other houseplants would hope. In fact, sansevieria, also known as a Snake plant or Mother In Law’s Tongue, thrives on being neglected...

Purple and yellow petunias, white bacopa, black viola, orange osteospermum, purple and white violas, and pink verbena flowers

Gorgeous Fall Flower Containers

Want to add some gorgeous fall color to your containers? We've got four fabulous fall container recipes for you to enjoy!

Make Fantastic Marinades With Your Fresh-Picked Herbs

Herbs from your home garden can serve many purposes in the kitchen. From teas to seasonings to herb-based marinades, they can add custom touches to your home cuisine on a sustainable basis. In recent years, even restaurants have started keeping their own herb gardens on site [...]