by Cameron Linton | Nov 7, 2018 | Education, Gardening, Houseplants
For the experienced gardener and aquarium-keeper, aquaponics is a natural next step. Combining plants with fish allows the excrement from the fish to feed the plants, while the plants clean the water for the fish. You can create a symbiotic environment in your home...
by Siri Undlin | Nov 5, 2018 | Gardening, Houseplants, Useful Plants
The hustle and bustle of the city can be contagious. Everyone’s got somewhere to be, something to do, and people move quickly along the streets and avenues lined with multi-story buildings, apartment complexes and neighborhood shops. But nearby, many cities...
by Jackson Morrison | Oct 25, 2018 | Biology, Edible Plants, Education, Gardening, Houseplants, Useful Plants
Fall is here! The sweaters are warm! The pumpkins are spiced! And leaves are falling from their trees! While many regular gardening activities are winding down, it is the perfect time to begin starting new plants from cuttings. Many of the plants you see every day...
by Cameron Linton | Oct 23, 2018 | Biology, Education, Houseplants
As you wander around the desert or peruse the succulent section of your local garden shop, you might start to wonder why desert plants have such fat leaves. Cacti are famous for their spines, but they (and other desert plants) have other trademark characteristics. The...
by Cameron Linton | Oct 15, 2018 | Gardening, Houseplants, Useful Plants
As the snow starts to fall across the northern U.S., you may be ready to bring some greenery into your life. Festive plants will help you get into the holiday spirit and stave off seasonal depression during the winter months. If you’re not ready to put up your...
by Cameron Linton | Oct 3, 2018 | Houseplants, Useful Plants
As the days get shorter and the sunlight gets weaker, roughly one in five Americans may suffer from a form of seasonal depression or the winter blues. Bringing houseplants into your home and office can help reduce stress, increase oxygen levels, and boost your mood....
Recent Comments