by Heather | Jan 19, 2009 | Blog, gardening, plants
Another of my favorite indoor plants is the elephant ear, which is also known as taro. This plant is a perennial in zones 8 or warmer with the use of mulch to protect it from the cold, but is often planted in colder areas in the spring to provide great green spots in...
by Heather | Jan 2, 2009 | gardening
Last time I talked about the basics of setting up a vermicompost bin. Today I’ll discuss ways to harvest your compost and worms, other kinds of bins you can use, and things to watch out for in your bin. There are several suggested methods for harvesting your...
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 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...
