I love a succulent container garden, especially when I can find unique pots for the plants. This recycled teapot serves as an ideal planter for a cute little echeveria that I picked up for just a couple of dollars at a Big Box store. Recycling teapots might not be a new idea altogether, but it was the first time I had thought to give it a try. One morning last … [Read more...] about Succulent Container Garden in a Recycled Teapot
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How to Create a Beautiful Glass Terrarium
Ever considered planting a terrarium? Even if you don’t have enough room to grow a garden, you can still enjoy the beauty of plants inside your home. A terrarium is the perfect option for someone who wants a low-hassle, easy to maintain garden. Unlike a traditional garden, terrariums are self-contained. Building a glass terrarium is easy and something you can do … [Read more...] about How to Create a Beautiful Glass Terrarium
No Matter Your Yard Type, You Can Reap the Benefits of Gardening
Gardening is a hobby that offers a surprising amount of health benefits. It provides stress relief, physical activity, and stimulation of the brain, not to mention that it beautifies your yard and can provide food. It can even be great therapy for people with depression or who are recovering from addiction because of its built-in, mood-boosting benefits of exercise and fresh … [Read more...] about No Matter Your Yard Type, You Can Reap the Benefits of Gardening
Growing Pains: Facing The Challenges of Urban Gardening
Growing numbers of people are now becoming convinced of the importance of eating locally-grown food. After all, most of the world's populations live in cities. So it is no coincidence that interest in urban gardening is growing in popularity. In cities around the world, people are becoming enamored with the idea that they can grow their own food, increase their food security … [Read more...] about Growing Pains: Facing The Challenges of Urban Gardening
