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13 Fruits and Vegetables That Help You Fall Asleep Faster and Stay

At the risk of sounding trite, kale is actually really good for you—and good for your sleep. That’s because kale is loaded with calcium, which helps the brain use tryptophan to … See more

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Can You Eat Tomato Leaves

WEBHere’s what you need to know about this common garden myth. Myth #1: Nightshades are highly poisonous, so tomato leaves must be poisonous too. Myth #2: …

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Are Carrot Tops Poisonous

WEBMyth #1: Carrot greens contain alkaloids (which are toxic bitter compounds produced by a plant) and all alkaloids are bad because substances like caffeine and …

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Easy Ways to Use Chive Flowers in Your Everyday Meals

WEBAdd 1 cup of loosely packed whole chive blossoms and 2 cups of white vinegar to a jar. Cover and let sit for a week or two in a cool, dry place out of direct …

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9 Ways to Prevent and Get Rid of Earwigs—For Good

WEBDon't overwater your garden. 2. Fix leaky pipes and plumbing fixtures. 3. Remove piles of dead leaves, rotting wood, and other yard debris near your garden. 4. …

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Science Says the Smell of Rosemary Can Make You Smarter

WEBRosemary merely isn’t another herb that smells good. Science is finding that rosemary can actually improve memory, make you smarter, and help you become more …

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Salad Burnet: An Herb That Tastes Like a Cucumber

WEBIt’s a hardy perennial herb in zones 4 to 10 and can even survive mild winters outside, despite its delicate appearance. With some protection in severe …

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12 Best Types of Organic Mulch: Let’s Break It Down

WEBSawdust or wood shavings. Pine straw. Grass clippings. Freshly cut cover crops. Sheep wool. Cocoa hulls. Rice hulls. If you’re a gardener, you’re probably somewhat familiar …

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Air Plant Care 101: Complete Guide to Caring For Tillandsia

WEBYour air plants will love a soak in some nutrient-rich fish water and it’s a great free alternative to normal fertilizer. Recommend fertilizers for Tillandsia plants: The Grow Co. …

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The Only Guide You Need for Spider Plant Care (Chlorophytum …

WEBFertilizing. If your spider plant is healthy and growing well, you can use a general, balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer to give it a boost during the growing season. Apply once a …

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How to Keep Your Philodendron Birkin Lush and Healthy

WEBWater method: Place the cuttings in a glass of water and set them in a light location. They should root in a few weeks, after which you can transfer them to a pot with normal Aroid …

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Mallow Weed: The Wild Edible That’s Also a Love Potion

WEBThe plant is exceptionally rich in vitamins A, B, and C, along with calcium, magnesium, and potassium. The tender young leaves actually have one of the highest amounts of vitamin A in any vegetable. (Strange as it sounds, mallow should be thought of as a vegetable—and not a weed to be rid of.) The leaves also have a mucilaginous …

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Show Me the Money (Tree)—Pachira Aquatica Care for Beginners

WEBHere’s everything you need to know about money tree care and how to grow this tropical tree in your home. Common name (s) Money tree, Guiana chestnut, saba nut, Malabar …

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Why You Should Grow Your Own Food: 8 Research-Backed Reasons

WEB5. Commercially grown produce often lacks nutrients. 6. You know exactly what goes in (and on) your food. 7. Growing your own food makes you happier. 8. Gardening is …

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The Simplest Way to Ferment Chicken Feed (and Why You Should …

WEBHow to ferment chicken feed. For fermenting chicken feed. Step 1: Fill your container about one-third to one-half full with the feed of your choice. Step 2: Add …

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A Real User’s Review of the Original Avocado Green Mattress

WEBOn a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the firmest, I’d rate the Avocado pillowtop mattress around a 7. It’s just right for us. It did take about a week for my body to adjust to a firmer mattress, but I don’t miss having a soft, sinkable mattress at all. Update: I posted a follow-up review of the Avocado Green Mattress.

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How to Brew Compost Tea for Better Plant Health – Garden Betty

WEBAerate the compost tea for 12 to 24 hours for maximum microbial activity. It’s normal for foam to collect on the surface as the compost tea is bubbling. The optimal temperature for brewing is between 68°F and 70°F, which means you may need to brew your tea indoors if it’s especially cold or hot out.

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Easy Guide to Cast Iron Plant Care (Aspidistra)—The Indestructible

WEBCarefully take your cast iron plant out of its current planter. Gently shake the root ball over some newspaper or a garbage bag in order to remove excess soil. Sometimes, pieces of …

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Lucky Bamboo Care: A No-Fuss Houseplant That Grows In Water

WEBAll you need is a quality houseplant potting soil and some perlite. Mix 1 part perlite with 2 parts soil and you’ve got a perfect lucky bamboo planting medium. In terms of planters, you can feel free to go with whatever type you like, though keep in mind that terracotta dries a bit quicker than plastic.

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