Gardening

When I am feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed I head out into the garden to water a few plants, smell a few flowers, evict a few weeds, and harvest a few of the ripest fruits and veggies. Being out in the garden is my happy place, and I have heard that I am not the […]

I do not need much convincing that plants have a place in the home, especially my bedroom. In fact, a variety of my favorite plants share my bedroom space with me already, and that is not just because they make the room look aesthetically pleasing (which they do, by the way). I can think of

As a home gardener, I often feel it is my duty to tell other people about home gardening and its various benefits. Home gardening has become such a vital part of my daily life that I can quite aptly describe it as one of my favorite passions. In fact, if spreading the word will bring

If it seems as if everyone is suddenly talking about creating their own home garden, it is because they are. Home gardens and how to get them thriving are hot topics right now, but why?  What is making more and more people transform their backyards into thriving gardens? Why is the current norm for the average

People often ask me; “why do you keep your own vegetable garden?”! After being asked a few times, I have become aware that many people are completely unfamiliar with the benefits and advantages of gardening. And I am not just talking about the emotional benefits I get from being outside pottering around my gardening. There

Gardening is punted as “good for your health”. You can read the advantages of gardening just about anywhere. Nonetheless, not many people give much thought to the possible health risks involved when participating in a bit of gardening. Are there any risks?  I, an avid gardener, am somewhat sad to admit that there are several