by Riley Fortier | Mar 8, 2019 | Flowers, Gardening, Houseplants, Useful Plants
Jasmine has been cultivated and prized by humans for millennia. The showy plant is famous for its beautiful white flowers and rich fragrance. Many people have heard of the flower, or maybe even have a friend named Jasmine. But, not many people know of the importance...
by Casey Hofford | Mar 5, 2019 | Edible Plants, Education, Gardening, Houseplants, Useful Plants
Though picking fresh herbs for each meal is ideal, that’s not always possible. The winter will spell the demise for much all of your annual herb garden. Even perennial herbs will stop growing fresh, fragrant leaves. Though you can grow many herbs indoors,...
by Riley Fortier | Feb 27, 2019 | Biology, Edible Plants, Useful Plants
Have you ever spent too much time in the sun, only to find yourself as red as a lobster the next day? The discomfort of a bad sunburn can last days and might be one of the worst setbacks to enjoying a relaxing weekend at the beach. Luckily for us, there’s a plant that...
by Siri Undlin | Feb 19, 2019 | Gardening, Houseplants, Useful Plants
The jade plant, otherwise known as Cassula Ovata, is a popular succulent shrub native to South Africa. In their native habitat or other similarly arid environments, they can grow to up to 10 feet tall. Similar to cactus and aloe plants, jade has evolved to...
by Siri Undlin | Feb 5, 2019 | Edible Plants, Flowers, Gardening, Useful Plants
Whatever time of year it is, we can’t help but think fondly of warm sunshine, fresh produce, and summertime salads. Before we know it, flowers will be blooming along the boulevards and bursting out of buckets at your local farmer’s market, ready to be added to a...
by Casey Hofford | Jan 29, 2019 | Gardening, Houseplants, Useful Plants
I hate having to throw out fresh culinary herbs that have started to wilt and die. Unfortunately, dried herbs just don’t have the same aromatic flavor. The best way to make sure you always have fresh herbs available is to grow them yourself! A mint plant in your...
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