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6 Tips To Revive Wilted Plants

January 24, 2022 by Kathryn Vercillo Leave a Comment

I mentioned recently that I have a little bit of a brown thumb. However, I’ve kept at gardening and learning about plants. I’ve improved over time. Along the way, I’ve picked up lots of tips to revive wilted plants. I wanted to share some of those with you today. What Causes Plants to Wilt? I…

Does My Brown Thumb Make Gardening a Waste of Money?

January 17, 2022 by Kathryn Vercillo Leave a Comment

I have a confession to make: I have a bit of a brown thumb. In other words, I’m not that great at gardening. I have let more plants die than I’d like to admit. And yet, I keep trying to grow them and learning from my mistakes. Does this mean that gardening is a waste…

How To Get Free Seeds From The Government by Amanda Blankenship Seeds might seem like a small expense, but any seasoned…
Should I Use Enviro Ice On My Plants? by Kathryn Vercillo Every week, I receive food from Hungryroot. It's a great…
Using Shredded Paper As Garden Mulch by Amanda Blankenship Should you use shredded paper as garden mulch? It might…
What Happens to Plants If You Use Enviro Ice on Them? by Amanda Blankenship About a year ago, I wrote our first article about…

Top 13 Benefits of Using Rice Hulls in Gardening

If you’re looking for an affordable, sustainable way to boost your garden’s health, rice hulls might be the secret ingredient you’re missing. These lightweight, all-natural byproducts of rice milling are packed with benefits for home gardeners. With a neutral pH and excellent aeration properties, rice hulls can improve soil structure, drainage, and water retention. They’re…

How To Get Free Seeds From The Government

Seeds might seem like a small expense, but any seasoned gardener will tell you—they add up fast. Whether you’re planting vegetables, herbs, or colorful blooms, buying multiple seed varieties can quickly turn into a surprisingly pricey shopping trip. Fortunately, you don’t need to drain your wallet to grow a thriving garden. With a little know-how…

7 Innocent-Looking Plants That Are Banned in Some States

Not all plants are innocent. They might look beautiful in your garden or harmless on a windowsill, but some plants are far more dangerous than they appear. Certain species are banned in U.S. states due to their ability to spread aggressively and cause ecological damage. They may even pose risks to pets and humans. Before…

Using Shredded Paper As Garden Mulch

Should you use shredded paper as garden mulch? It might sound like a quirky, even questionable idea at first—but don’t toss it out just yet. In a world where so much gardening advice is either outdated or downright misleading, I’m usually the first to call out myths and misguided tips. But this time, I’m here…

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