Sharing is caring! 47 shares Share Pin Looking for bed rails for elderly parents or grandparents to keep them safer in their home? In this post, we’ll look at the ones that I think are the best. I’ve helped countless families navigate these waters and seen many different types in action. Sometimes all the options…
Herb gardening is a popular hobby for those who want to grow plants in a small area. They’re pretty much the easiest things to grow and can be a rewarding hobby for gardening enthusiasts. An herb garden can be grown in a planter hung outside of your window if you happen to live in an…
Many new gardeners mistakenly believe there’s a small window of opportunity for them to grow their own food. They believe that planting in Spring and harvesting through the summer is the only chance they’ll have to bring a harvest to fruition. The truth is, there are plenty of Fall and winter crops you can plant…
Looking for some simple last minute Christmas, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day or birthday gift ideas for the elderly in your life? This list will give you some ideas that can be bought at any local store. If it’s not too late, you can get these online as well. Know your senior citizen well and understand…
Starting an urban homestead is a great way to add fresh, delicious vegetables to your diet. With the right know-how and some creativity, you can grow the perfect veggie garden even if you live in an apartment with limited space. This blog post will go over 11 steps that will help you grow a delicious…
Some plants in your vegetable garden need to be pollinated. Some of these can be done by hand, but you may want to attract natural pollinators like bees instead. There are many reasons to grow flowers in your yard, but if you want squash or cucumbers then make sure they’re pollinated! When it comes to…
Planning a garden with heat resistant vegetables is important especially if you live in one of the zones that have sweltering summer months. You may have noticed that trying to grow a food garden in that heat can put up quite an obstacle for you. If you’ve tried growing vegetables before, and have given up…
Did you know that growing food in the wrong season can affect the taste? Vegetables grown in their optimum season always taste better. Growing your own food is a wonderful way to achieve better health, soak up more nutrients and enjoy better tasting produce than what’s on the shelves at your local grocery store. If…
If you’re growing food for better health and nutrition, then you’re sure to have read about the benefits of getting more greens in your diet. Usually, we picture enormous leafy greens. But these days, with many gardening for fewer people or in small spaces, the growing of microgreens is becoming more popular. Don’t let their…
Here are some tips for keeping bugs out of your garden. You worked hours on preparing and planting your garden – only to have those annoying pests move in and destroy what you worked so hard to build up. Insects can damage your plants within a matter of hours once they’ve found the fruits of…