Flowers Talk

If you love houseplants, you probably know how easy it is to get overwhelmed with too many plants.  Likewise, if you are just starting out with plants, it is hard to find mature plants to fill in the spaces in your home.  Craigslist is a fantastic way to get rid of extras and find beautiful, mature plants from people who have just accumulated too many plants. Read more about Score or Rehome Houseplants on Craigslist

If you have ever planted root crop vegetables such as potatoes, carrots or parsnips, you have probably encountered their dreaded enemy, the gopher.  Gophers aren’t the only critters who can completely decimate a root crop.  Rabbits are notorious for their destructive habits as well.  It can be very difficult to convince one of these pests to move on once they have discovered the bounty of your garden.  If you have very stubborn guests, a raised garden bed can help keep your crops safe. Read more about Raised Beds Can Help Eliminate Underground Pests

Herbs are both ornamental and practical additions to any home garden.  Many have the tendency to spread, and some spread very vigorously, so when you build an herb garden, plan accordingly and make sure they cannot easily escape their enclosure.  When it comes time to harvest your herbs, you can dry them in a couple of different ways, and they will keep for up to one year with no loss of flavor if stored properly. Read more about Drying Herbs at Home

If you have begun noticing small webs weaving between the leaves of your houseplants or see that your plant is suddenly not thriving, take a closer look at it.  Spider mites, the bane of most houseplants, can completely devastate a houseplant in very short order.  Most of the time, your first sign will be the telltale webs across the leaves, but if you look closely at your plant, you will see the small mites traveling around in their haste to decimate anything green in the house. Read more about Those Aren’t Just Cobwebs on Your Houseplants