Previously we started to list many of the ways plants benefit us. Planting more around your space will enhance your life. Here are a few more reasons to cover the Earth in plants:
Improve water quality- Plants absorb excess nutrients and chemicals as they head toward the nearest body of water. The more plants, the more nutrients are naturally used up by the plants and avoid contaminating the water. Continue reading
Plants are always looking out for us. Like an army of silent team mates, plants provide countless benefits. So if plants always have our backs, we should look out for theirs. Growing more plants of different verities only stacks the benefits plants provide us. Here are a few reasons to cover your property with as many plants as possible: Continue reading
Pioneering space exploration comes with all sorts of challenges. As we push the limits of space exploration we also push the limits of the humanity. Longer and deeper space travel will take more resources for a longer period of time. With limited space available on the spacecraft, astronauts need to find the most efficient way to grow plants to sustain them on their long journey. Continue reading
Nature is amazing! As a gardener and farmer, I know how important it is to pay attention to the depths and spacing of plants when you lay seeds into the ground to ensure you are growing a stable, strong and successful crop. Sometimes, seeds slip through the cracks and accidentally get planted too close together. Instead of withering and dying, you’re left with a unique plant that has some strange characteristics. Continue reading
Gardening comes with many roadblocks and challenges. And gardening indoors can be even more difficult. The list of additional challenges range from the accidental spills to finding the right spots for each plant’s successful growth. Apartment gardeners have to be resourceful of their space while still playing with the natural processes going on. Continue reading
The diverse species of cactus are some of my favorite types of plants to garden. Once cacti are old enough, the “mother” plant begins to produce smaller pups which can be transplanted and grown separately. Here is a great and simple tutorial on how to safely transplant them. Check it out!
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Growing plants is a skill that brings a lot of joy and excitement. But it takes more that sticking your thumb in a bucket of green paint. Studying all of the different aspects and cycles plants use to thrive unlocks plants’ hidden world that leads to growth. Here we look into the use of sulfur in plant growth. Continue reading
Water is essential to life. Building a rain garden is a great way to introduce a water source into your ecosystem with minimal disturbance to the processes already happening on your land. Rain gardens can be beautiful, functional, and critical in developing your property with all things in mind. Continue reading
Fall has arrived and the trees have started to develop their rich seasonal color. Halloween is just around the corner. You have successfully grown pumpkins to their full size and it is time to pick the spherical gourds of bright orange. Here are a few tips to help you know when your pumpkin is done and how to pick the perfect pumpkin. Continue reading
On a recent trip to Yelm, Washington I stopped by a local food co-op and plant nursery. A classic activity of mine, of course I picked up a few new exotic plants to add to my apartment’s ecosystem. One of my favorite new ones is Brugmansia, or Angel Trumpet. Continue reading
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