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In the bustling urban landscapes of the United Kingdom, amidst towering skyscrapers and narrow streets, a silent revolution is taking root – quite literally. Urban gardening, once relegated to spacious suburban yards, is now finding its niche in the concrete … Read more
Gardens are where plants, insects, and animals thrive, but if you have pets, certain forms of flora can be dangerous. Most of our furry family members are naturally curious, and animals love to sniff, claw, and chew their way through … Read more
Plants and flowers…I am their worst nightmare. If you are anything like me, I find it a challenge to keep any kind of plant alive. From amateur planting to forgetting daily watering, my garden is more of a flower graveyard. Yikes. … Read more
Every gardener desires a strong, healthy and bountiful garden, but sometimes it may seem hard to grow your garden the way you desire. Having healthy, fertile garden soil is just one thing that can help you do just that. Proper … Read more
Butterflies are one of the most beautiful creatures on Earth, and it’s no wonder that gardeners want to attract them to their yards. Not only are they captivating to watch, but they also play an important role in pollination. If … Read more
One of my favorite places in the world is Italy, and from my encounters, I am not alone. The people, the culture, the history, the architecture, and oh, the food! One of my favorite souvenirs to bring back from my travels, … Read more
I’ve always loved the “idea” of gardening, but never really put too much effort into it until we bought our first home. We had over a year’s worth of renovations to make to it, all of which were exciting and … Read more
One of the things that we love about our neighbors is that we both like to garden. We try to get together for backyard cookouts on a regular basis and enjoy providing the majority of the meal from our gardens. … Read more
Now that school’s out, keeping the kids entertained throughout the day has started to consume my existence. I tend to hear “I’m bored” a lot. So I’ve been looking for activities to get them outside to wear them out! They … Read more
When was the last time you saw baby Jaguar cubs in person? Or peered up at a family of giraffes? How about enjoyed a safari trip in the desert? Not recently? Well, California’s Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Palm … Read more
I’ve spent many a conference week in and around the Anaheim Convention Center in Orange County California, so I when I had the opportunity to stay a night at the Wyndham at Anaheim Garden Grove, I expected more of the … Read more
Last year my toddler and I tried to create our very first garden. I had grandiose ideas of flowers of all kinds and colors sprouting up at our little lake house. Of course Pinterest was the inspiration, it gets me … Read more
When I was asked to become a P-Touch Ambassador and use the Brother P-Touch PTD 200 Label Maker for one month within my home, I knew that I would be using it to organize, and label things I had put … Read more
I have a small home, with little room for storage and 3 people sharing the space. We have to be really creative about storage and organization or else our tiny cottage can easily look disheveled and cluttered, especially with a … Read more
This summer I tried cultivating my first garden. I failed. I blame it on a variety of factors. Lack of rain and fertilizer would be one (hey, it was my first try – I lived and learned.) Another reason would be a … Read more
Whether it’s your first time in Chicago or you’re a seasoned visitor – there’s always something new and exciting to discover in this bustling metropolis. From towering skyscrapers to serene parks to a veritable foodie paradise, Chicago offers an enchanting … Read more