Exercising is a great way to remain healthy and fit. But most of us can’t stick to the regime either because of lack of time or motivation. This is where gardening comes into the picture. It is an enjoyable and pleasant way to keep yourself fit and flexible as you’ll be surrounded by plants. Let’s discuss some of the benefits of most common gardening chores that can easily be called–Exercises From Gardening!...

Meet the Author Clare Nolan is an internationally renowned interior stylist and lifestyle writer with extensive freelance design consulting experience. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. If you’ve ever wanted to devote all or part of your garden to growing flowers and foliage to arrange as a florist would, you’ll find all you need to know in Clare Nolan’s book, “In Bloom: Growing, Harvesting, and Arranging Homegrown Flowers All Year Round....

by Matt Gibson Diatomaceous earth (DE) is made of the fossilized remains of microscopic sea creatures called diatoms, the skeletons of which are composed of silica, one of the most common naturally occurring substances in the world. In fact, silica makes up 26 percent of the Earth’s crust if measured by weight. The FDA rated DE as a Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) substance, and unless you or your small children and pets are breathing in the dust that DE creates when thrown around haphazardly, DE is a safe product, and it will amaze you with its many household uses....

A good water feature can make or break your landscaping. The best outdoor fountains can sometimes be elusive. There’s a lot of poorly-designed fountains that won’t last. Why opt for something low-quality when you can enjoy yours year after year? Table of Contents We’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite outdoor fountains for your perusal. Of course, there’s millions of designs to choose from. But ours are chosen due to their quality, good manufacture, and reliability....

Calendula has been cultivated and used in herbal applications for centuries. The flowering annual is also a popular addition to many dishes. Known as “poor man’s saffron,” it can be used to impart a similar color and flavor to various recipes. Growing and gathering herbs for healing remedies is empowering, and it’s the best way to ensure the freshness and quality of plants you use in your kitchen and apothecary....

Succulents Trying to figure out if your Aloe Vera plant will flower indoors? Or perhaps you are trying to figure out if you can force your Aloe plant to bloom as a houseplant? In this article, gardening expert Paige Foley looks at the bloom habits of Aloe, and if they can bloom indoors or not. By Paige Foley Last updated: January 11, 2023 | 4 min read Aloe Vera is a classic houseplant that many beginners start with because it is easy to care for....

Thanks to all of these variables, it’s hard to know how far apart to space them. Especially when you factor in the different types of gardening: square foot, row, raised beds, containers, and so on. If you’ve never grown eggplant before, perhaps you imagine bushy plants with enormous, dark-purple fruits hanging off them. While this is an accurate picture of what Solanum melongena may look like in the garden, the reality is that a variety of diverse cultivars exist....

Sadly, many of us have become accustomed to produce like the pale, mealy-fleshed, flavorless tomatoes often available in grocery stores. If this is you, it’s time to try your hand at growing your own vegetables and be sure to include some rare seeds in the mix. Heirloom fruits and veggies are all the rage, and here’s why: They taste as wonderful as they look! From green striped to crenelated yellow, they’re a feast for the eyes and the tummy....

To grow gorgeous citrus plants of your own, follow these steps. 8 steps to growing citrus in pots Step 1: Start with the right variety. The citrus varieties I mentioned above are particularly suited to container culture because they don’t grow as large as some of the other choices. Source a mature or semi-mature plant from a greenhouse that specializes in citrus. Online companies will ship directly to your door. Do not purchase a plant that’s already in flower or bearing fruit....

Potatoes (Solanum Tuberosum) might be the only vegetable that tastes great with any cuisine. Baked or cooked, they offer a plethora of health benefits in many ways, with essential nutrients that help in combating many diseases. Above all, Growing Potatoes Indoors is easy, and this way, you can have them fresh anytime in your kitchen! Here’s everything you need to know about growing Potatoes in containers! Types of Potatoes There are approximately more than 200 varieties of potatoes present in the United States alone!...

9 herbs to grow in winter You just can’t beat the flavor of fresh herbs like parsley, chervil, and chives. The dried versions are a pale comparison flavor-wise, and I therefore want to enjoy fresh herbs for as long as I can. The good news is that there are many herbs that are cold hardy and can be harvested during the winter months. It helps to find a site with full sun for winter herbs to thrive....

Broccoli is a perennial garden favorite, and no wonder: it’s fairly easy for the home gardener to grow, can be planted in either the spring or fall, has multiple harvesting times, a healthy dose of vitamin A and D, and is a versatile food for the home cook. With just a few tips on how to grow broccoli, you can be enjoying your own this spring. Broccoli growing requirements Broccoli is a part of the cabbage family and is a cool season crop that prefers temperatures in the 60’s for optimal growth and production....

By Matt Gibson With over 4000 existing species of daisies in the Asteraceae family, there is a daisy cultivar that is well suited to every gardener and flower lover in the world. Daisies come in many different shapes, colors, and sizes. The common daisy is a white flower with a yellow center, but daisies also come in red, orange, and pink with a yellow center, purple with a brownish center, yellow with a dark red center, and blue with a green center....

Here’s what’s to come in this article: Trigonella foenum-graecum Looking for a new, versatile crop to enjoy? Why not try your hand at growing fenugreek? Not only does this herb make an attractive addition to the garden, its medicinal value, soil building properties, and enticing flavor and aroma make this easy-to-grow annual one you don’t want to miss out on! We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....

Though the Swiss Cheese Plant is quite popular for its unusual cut foliage, you can also grow it for something else! Yes, for something that you can actually relish. Here’s all you need to know about How to Grow Monstera Deliciosa Fruit. Monstera Deliciosa Fruit Monstera plant is not edible, but it does produce a delicious fruit that can be eaten when ripe. However, you have to be careful and let it ripe fully because the unripe one is loaded with oxalic acid, which can cause irritation in your mouth and throat....

Houseplants Jade Pothos plants are one of the more popular pothos types that have been welcomed into homes across the world in the last decade. This is a hardy plant, that's fairly easy to care for. In this article. organic gardening expert Logan Hailey examines how to successfully plant, grow, and care for Jade Pothos inside or outside your home. By Logan Hailey Last updated: June 3, 2022 | 11 min read If you dream of lush verdant plants vining through your home, but you don’t have a lot of windows or time to care for houseplants, then the Jade Pothos is the plant for you....

by Matt Gibson & Erin Marissa Russell Standing in the tomato sauce aisle of the supermarket, you may suddenly realize that there are lots of variations on simple tomato sauce. What’s the difference between tomato paste and tomato sauce and tomato puree, for example? There are lots of differences between these products, from their makeup to their preparation and nutrition—and especially the ways these ingredients are used in recipes. We’re ready to break all these differences down for you, so just keep reading to learn more....

Trash Can Spuds Garden-grown spuds should be viewed with nothing but the utmost reverence, my friends! Not only do fresh potatoes boast outstanding flavor, unearthing these nutritious nuggets of garden gold is guaranteed to imbue you with smug satisfaction — and who can blame you! Given all that, growing potatoes in a trash can/dustbin could be interpreted as, well, a little disrespectful. But there’s logic behind the apparent madness. Potatoes grow fast, producing lots of floppy foliage that makes them hungry for space, but grow them in containers and their boisterous behavior is instantly tamed....

These plants come in both vine and bush form, and can be either deciduous or evergreen. The genus Lonicera has around 180 species, all contained within the Caprifoliaceae family. That’s a lot of different honeysuckles! Honeysuckle plants have much to offer. With ease of care, fragrant blooms that attract pollinators, and striking fruits, these plants are hardy, attractive specimens that are worthwhile additions to the landscape. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....

In this article, you will learn the signs of seed readiness and methods for harvest and storage, plus an overview on understanding the differences between propagating native and non-native varieties. Native aster species like New England and New York burst into masses of tiny blossoms from mid-summer to first frost. And while they spread by vigorous root systems and self-sowing, you can increase your aster’s garden footprint to an even greater degree by collecting seed and sowing it wherever you like....