Looking for a few effective and all-natural ways to keep flies away from your porch, patio, deck and other outside entertaining areas? There is nothing more aggravating that trying to enjoy the outdoor spaces around your home and have a swarm of flies hovering all around. Whether it’s spoiling an outdoor breakfast, lunch or dinner …
Herbs
Looking for a few simple and effective natural ways to keep mosquitoes away from your patio, deck and outdoor entertaining spaces? Having mosquitoes ruin your enjoyable moments outdoors can be a real pain – literally! But, before you reach for questionable chemical-based repellents and insecticides, consider going for something more natural, safe and practical. It …
Just because the temperatures have turned cold outdoors it doesn’t mean you can’t grow delicious herbs indoors – especially when you can do it with ease by growing them right on your windowsill! Not only do herbs add a bit of color and life to your interior spaces, they can really add a big punch …
Did you know that you can grow and enjoy delicious basil indoors all winter long? Even better, it’s easier than you probably ever thought possible! When it comes to cooking in the kitchen, fresh basil is a go-to favorite for many home chefs. Pair it with fresh mozzarella and tomatoes, and you create a delicious …
Looking for a unique annual flower with gorgeous long lasting blooms – then you need to try your hand at growing Calendula. Calendula is actually classified as an herbaceous perennial herb. But in most climates, it grows as a flowering annual. And can it ever flower strong and all season long! In a day and …
Did you know that growing Oregano is not only a great way to add delicious flavor to your culinary creations, but help repel mosquitoes too? It’s true! In addition to oregano filling all types of dishes with its tasty, earthy, aromatic leaves, the perennial herb is also quite handy for repelling mosquitoes and other common …
There is nothing quite like growing basil to add beauty and fragrance to your garden or patio. Especially when you consider it brings incredible flavor to your kitchen too. Basil is a tasty annual herb that grows well in nearly any garden setting. It flourishes in traditional gardens and raised beds, and grows equally well …
Bringing herbs indoors to grow and use all winter long is one of the best ways to keep the fresh taste of the garden alive and thriving during wintertime cooking. Even better, potting up and bring your herbs indoors to grow is a great way to keep a little gardening in your life too! After …
Wintertime is the perfect time to grow herbs indoors. Not only will herbs add a bit of color and life to the long dreary days spent indoors, they add big flavor to dishes in the kitchen as well. And best of all, they don’t require a lot of space or effort. In fact, they grow …
When it comes to adding incredible flavor to homemade dishes, growing a kitchen herb garden is a must. Fresh herbs are key ingredients in a near endless list of culinary favorites. From adding zing to pork, beef, poultry and fish, or seasoning vegetables, pasta and more, life without herbs would be tasteless indeed. And there …