by Heather | Mar 20, 2009 | Blog, frugal gardening, gardening
There are lots of kits available to start seeds in specially built ‘green houses’ with pricey mini pots, but some of the commercial option are way out of my budget. I like to provide bottom water for my seedlings–it ensures even water for sprouting...
by Heather | Mar 6, 2009 | Blog, gardening, plants
Snow may be falling again outside, but the daffodils and crocuses I planted are still brightening up my yard–at least in a couple of places. Despite the fact that winter is not quite finished with much of the country, it’s time to think ahead to spring...
by Heather | Jan 30, 2009 | Blog, gardening, plants
A little while ago Ali asked about growing aloe. Aloe is one of the more useful plants, used to sooth burns as well as itches from stings of either insects or plants such as poison ivy. The gel inside the leaves has also been used to treat rashes, as well as in some...
by Heather | Jan 23, 2009 | Blog, gardening, plants
Over the past couple of weeks I’ve had several readers ask questions so I’m going to take today to answer them. First, Cindy asked where to get lucky bamboo, and Kim asked about training these plants into fun shapes. I know I’ve seen Lucky Bamboo at Walmart, along...
by Heather | Jan 19, 2009 | Blog, gardening, plants
Another of my favorite indoor plants is the elephant ear, which is also known as taro. This plant is a perennial in zones 8 or warmer with the use of mulch to protect it from the cold, but is often planted in colder areas in the spring to provide great green spots in...
