By Julie Christensen Native to Africa, freesias (Freesia) make cheery, fragrant houseplants, welcome additions to cut floral displays or lovely perennial bed plants. Freesias are bulb plants, and grow from corms, to be more exact. These small bulbs are fragile and require … [Read more...]
Healthy Recipes to Fight High Blood Pressure
By Julie Christensen You probably know that you should limit your sodium intake if you have high blood pressure, but did you know that limiting sugar is a good idea too? Uncontrolled blood sugar has been linked to a host of problems, including high blood pressure, cardiovascular … [Read more...]
Best Garden Tiller / Roto Tiller for 2013: A Roundup
By Julie Christensen Every experienced gardener knows that good soil equals healthy plants, but building quality soil takes time and effort. If you’re fortunate enough to have loam in your garden, the battle’s half-won. If you’re like most gardeners, though, you probably have … [Read more...]
Top Wedding Flowers for September
By Julie Christensen They say June is the month for weddings, but September runs a close second. Depending on your region, the weather in September is hard to beat – predictably cool, but not cold, with little wind and few bugs. September also means more floral choices. … [Read more...]
Best Shoes for Gardening: A Round Up
Gardening has a special set of requirements when it comes to footwear. You can simply garden in whatever shoes you have available, but when you start spending a lot of time in the garden, you'll quickly discover that wearing a pair of shoes designed specifically for gardening … [Read more...]
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