Many fruits and vegetables have substantial amounts of Vitamin C in them. Also known as ascorbic acid, this vitamin is water soluble, which means our bodies do not store it. They don't produce it either, unlike many animals, so we must ingest it daily to remain healthy. People … [Read more...]
How to Find Local Community Gardens
Community gardens are becoming a more appealing way to beautify neighborhoods, and to bring communities together. Perhaps you do not have the space to have a garden at your own home, in which case a community plot would be a wonderful opportunity. What is Community … [Read more...]
5 Ideas on How To Get Good Local Gardening Advice
It is important for a gardener to know how to get local gardening advice. Almost any advice is helpful but information regarding a specific area is necessary for the healthiest gardens. Climate zones and soil conditions dictate which plant varieties will thrive and which will … [Read more...]
Using Self Watering Planters
I like to garden and grow houseplants, but I also like to travel. I finally figured out how to combine my two pleasures successfully—self-watering pots. With self-watering pots and planters I can go away knowing my plants will get the water they need. Believe it or not, I can … [Read more...]
Attract Pollinators to Your Garden
Pollinators are responsible for the survival of about 75 percent of the flowering plants and 75 percent of the crops around the globe. Without pollinators such as hummingbirds, bats, moths, bees, beetles, flies, and butterflies, life as we know it could not continue. Threats … [Read more...]