The air’s getting crisp, the days are getting shorter, and your once-thriving outdoor plants are starting to shiver. That can only mean one thing—it’s time for the great indoor migration! But not all plants handle the transition well; some pout, some drop leaves, and some just give up entirely. Luckily, there are certain houseplants that…
Home Gardening
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…
A Wealth of Information: 4 Great Reasons to Order & Keep Seed Catalogs
Have you started receiving your seed catalogs yet? Mine have indeed begun arriving in my mailbox! I’ve set the pile aside during the holidays — I’ve been too busy cleaning, cooking, and entertaining to peruse them, but I look forward to when I have a chance to flip through the pages of delicious-looking produce. …