Written By Paige Vandiver If your kids are home from school due to COVID-19, you may be looking for online resources to keep the education train rolling while making sure your kids are having fun and getting outdoors during this stressful time. We’re here to help! There are a gazillion reasons to teach your children …
Written by Paige Vandiver Not even a month ago we were all going about our lives – sending the kiddos to school, going to work, heading to the grocery store to pick up ingredients for dinner, or going out to our favorite restaurant for a special occasion. The unforeseen effects of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) …
Written by Amie Byrd Are you tired of constantly grooming your flower beds? Do you have a lot of empty space that you can’t seem to keep weed-free? Stop fighting with nature! Instead invite it back into your garden and create that rural oasis you’ve always dreamed of. Up your gardening Zen factor by letting …
While we’re all hunkered down and cooped up at home because of the coronavirus, there’s one thing we can stay hopeful about: spring is coming, no matter what. It’s a great time to plan our gardens (and maybe start growing from seed!) That’s why we’ve put together this planting calendar for Zone 6 to help you get …
Written by Edward Harris I am morally obligated to explain that Hibiscus Syriacus, or Rose Of Sharon, is neither a rose, nor is it native to Syria. In actuality, Rose Of Sharon is a woody, flowering shrub that is particularly tolerant of poor soil, cold winters, and polluted air. These are the main factors that …
Written by Edward Harris I complain a lot about the winter. I don’t care for the snow, personally. Plus, here in Zone 6 Dayton, Ohio, there just isn’t a whole lot going on out in the garden. Indoor plants are a big help, but with all the leaves fallen outside, one can really miss the …
Written by Paige Vandiver Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean you can’t use your green thumb! Winter is the perfect time to catch up on all of those garden tasks that you were too busy to get to in the months when your garden was thriving. It’s also a perfect time to get ready …
There are numerous ways to extend the growing season, allowing eager gardeners to start up operations despite the gloomy skies and slushy soil. One of the most accessible options is the use of tried-and-true cold frames.
Written by Edward Harris As I’m writing this, it’s January here in Zone 6, Dayton, Ohio. One thing that helps me get through the long winters is the year-round plants I grow indoors. Houseplants are just good — they’re good for the air, they’re good for your physical health, and they’re good for your mental …
Written by Paige Vandiver These days, there’s an app to help you do absolutely everything. From meditation to banking to ordering food — there are few things you can’t do from your phone, and identifying plants is no exception. There are a considerable number of plant identification apps for both iPhone and Android (but not …
