One of the most popular flowering plants for Christmas is the poinsettia. This plant is a Mexico native, however it can be found worldwide. It is always associated with the festiveness of Christmas and is most commonly referred to as
Who doesn’t love the lush, exotic look of tropical plants and flowers? They evoke sunshine, warm breezes and exotic locales. Their vibrant colors and dense green foliage add to gardens, patios, balconies and homes around the world. Have you been
Vegetable gardening is more popular than it’s ever been before. This is due in large part to the fact that people have their own yards where they can plant a good deal of vegetables in a very small amount of
If you’re interested in starting a new hobby as an organic gardener, you’ll find that selecting the best tools for the job will make it all much easier. However, you may not know exactly what the best tools for this
Being a gardener comes with countless benefits. It’s reliable exercise, great for getting you out into nature where you can benefit from sun and fresh air and, many would argue, good for the soul. However, like so many things, gardening
When searching for the right gift to give someone, people often overlook flowers because they think they are more suited to be exchanged between lovers. Flowers aren’t always for romance. With such a wide range of shape, colour, and scents,
Ah, flowers! There are few things more colourful and naturally-beautiful than fresh, finely cultivated flowers. From their incredible bursts of colour to the rich fragrances that they bring, fresh flowers are simply fantastic. Yet another great thing about flowers is,
Examining the general motivations of the modern gardener Going back to the very origins of mankind, during the Stone Age, agriculture and writing emerged from the ether to lift our species up to a whole new level. While it could
When the words “home gardening” spring to mind it’s hard not to immediately think about juicy, red tomatoes. Not only are they an extremely versatile fruit (that’s right, technically they’re not actually a vegetable), but they’re also great when it
Weeds are an inevitable curse for gardeners. And, when you’re gardening organically, you have to resist the urge to zap them with chemicals and be done. Left unattended, weed-pulling can become a overwhelming chore and cause some gardeners to throw