by Heather | Dec 26, 2008 | gardening
I’m not talking about artificial trees, here, though of course, if the tree is still in good condition and you won’t use it again, donating it to the DI or Good Will (or similar program) can be a great way to keep your tree out of landfills. No, what...
by Heather | Dec 22, 2008 | gardening
Unless you live in a tropical area, chances are you’ve never seen a pineapple growing near you, but did you know you can grow them in your living room? It can take up to three years for them to produce fruit, but it is possible. For a plant to produce fruits the...
by Heather | Dec 19, 2008 | gardening
I’m sure you’ve all at least heard of people growing avocados from the leftover pits of whatever variety you bought at the grocery store. You may have even tried it yourself, but did it succeed? Avocados first. There are lots of ways to do this, here are a...
by Heather | Dec 15, 2008 | gardening
Christmas is no longer sneaking up, but rushing toward us with the stealth of an elephant, and harried shoppers are trying to finish off their lists. If you have a gardener you’re still looking out for, here are a few great ideas bound to please. 1) Gardening...
by Heather | Dec 12, 2008 | gardening
I’m constantly learning new plants and things about them. Last summer Keith Fisher from my critique group picked a stem of a perennial plant from his yard for me to identify. I had never seen it before, but luckily, Tristi Pinkston had. The plant that had been...
by Heather | Dec 5, 2008 | gardening
Do you have a tiny yard? How about a yard that is mostly covered in shade during the day? Do you think you can’t have a garden because there isn’t enough room? If you have any space at all in your yard that gets at least six hours of sunlight (more is, of...
