Many of us already have had encounters with ticks from simply venturing outside. This proves you don’t have to walk deep into the woods to come in contact with ticks. But how can you stay safe? The best defense against tick bites is a good offense. Always Be Tick AWARE …

Vegetation helps sustain life. We eat many plants, herbs and so forth in our daily diet. But, we must remember to be choosy. Some plants, trees or shrubs are potential killers of man. Some part of the ornamental plants or flowers in your yard may contain deadly poison. Many poisonous …

Grow tomatoes in your garden, and you’ll have the best—and most culinarily exciting—summer ever. Pruning tomatoes is the best way to keep your plants healthy, and maximize yield. Pruning is simple: either use your fingers to pinch off where a stem meets the stalk, or use a pair of gardening …

Hanging baskets with full of beautiful flowers definitely provide a special, attractive look to your garden. Choosing the best flowers for hanging basket is not an easy job. Take a look at these 8 flowers that will work wonderfully in hanging baskets. You might just find something that works for …

I developed a passion for gardening for several years and I enjoy every moment spent with my flowers. Since I live in an apartment building and I don’t have a garden, I resume my passion to indoor plants, but, somehow, I wanted to take gardening on another level. Said and …

Potatoes are the most versatile vegetables which can easily be grown in all sorts of containers, such as a bag. Did you know that growing potatoes in a bag is the perfect way to get fresh spuds? If you don’t have a garden, but you are passionate about gardening, you …

I love gardening! I think is one of the most relaxing activities anyone can perform. It combats depression and keeps stress and anxiety away. But, I live in an apartment building and it’s kind of difficult to achieve my goals. However, I took gardening to another level and I started …

The best way to live an organic life is growing your own vegetables. No chemicals, no additives, just flavor and healthy vegetables for tasty dishes. Since gardening is my second favorite hobby, after writing, I have to brag about my beautiful green corner on the balcony and my tiny greenhouse. …

I come from a traditional Greek family and we try our best not to bury our traditions under the black coat of nowadays society. And one of the main traditions is to eat and stay healthy, that’s why Mediterranean food is still present in our homes and dishes. But staying …

Succulents are the best choice for a beginner’s indoor garden, but you have to keep in mind that they are not so foolish. Even if succulents are on the hard-to-kill houseplant list, you have to know that they are still plants and neglected completely, will wither and die. Succulents, as …