When it comes to herbs, winter can be a tough time. Many popular herbs go dormant or die back in the cooler months, leaving gardeners like you and me scrambling to find ways to keep our plants alive. However, there are a few hearty herbs that not only survive the winter, but actually thrive in…
Succulents are one of the easiest plants to care for. They don’t need a lot of water and they come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and even colors. But what happens when your succulent reaches the end of its life cycle? And how do you care for it so that it survives for longer?…
Succulents are a type of plant that can store water in their leaves, stems, and their roots which means that they don’t need to rely on soil for moisture like other plants do. In fact, succulents can actually live without soil for extended periods of time! While succulents can survive without any soil at all,…
I was given a bay laurel tree – also known as a laurus nobilis – in a terracotta pot by a friend who was leaving the country and wanted it to go to a good home and be cared for. All was going well until my other half moved the bay tree from it’s position…
If you’re thinking about growing succulents, you may be wondering how long they can live for – I know it’s something I always consider whenever I’m thinking about adding any new plant to my home. Having grown up with a house full of plants, I love to have different plant types filling my home, and…
The key difference between microgreens and sprouts is the way that they are grown. Growing microgreens happens in soil while growing sprouts happens in water! Both sprouts and microbes make a great addition to your food and are super easy to grow at home too! What Are Sprouts? Despite what you may be thinking, sprouts…