Enchanted gardens with phenomenal lilac fragrance in spring. What better way to break the flower fast of winter? Knowing how and when to prune your lilacs will give you brilliant blooms year after year. They grow moderately slowly with the best performance in full sun in rich neutral to alkaline soils. While these delightful shrubs take a few years to get … Read more
If you need privacy in your yard, but don’t want to—or can’t—install a fence, you still have plenty of options. There’s a great selection of trees, shrubs, and vines that can help you turn your property into a secluded retreat. Check out this list of our favorites. 1. Cacti Give your backyard a modern twist … Read more
Baking soda, a common household staple, is a surprising secret weapon for gardeners. Versatile and eco-friendly, it can be used in various ways to maintain your plants and promote their health. Here are 14 clever uses for baking soda in your garden: 1. Fight Fungal Diseases: Baking soda creates a slightly alkaline environment that can discourage … Read more
For most people, basil is a “must-have” in their cooking because of its refreshing and aromatic smell. This type of herb can be grown all year round no matter where you live which makes it easy to grow indoors or outdoors. Basil has origins from India but grows best with warmer temperatures. How would you … Read more
Mullein (Verbascum thapsus), a tall, stately plant with velvety leaves and bright yellow flowers, has been revered for its medicinal properties for centuries. This unassuming herb, often found growing wild in fields and roadsides, holds a treasure trove of benefits that can address a wide range of ailments. This guide delves into the diverse uses and benefits of mullein, providing … Read more
Presented here is a morning bread recipe that has stood the test of time, refined over the course of two decades. Soft and fluffy, this breakfast bread is delicious and filling. Whether you’re an experienced baker or just getting your feet wet, this recipe is easy to follow and guarantees consistently delicious results. This bread … Read more
Hydrangeas are beautiful and stunning flowers that produce abundance of different color blooms. The colors range from blue, vibrant pink, lavender to frosty white making them perfect for all flower lovers. Sometimes a single hydrangea can have multiple colors on one plant! Most people don’t want the hassle or space needed to grow traditional plants … Read more
The “battle of the bulge” is a war that seems to get harder to win the older you get. Sometimes the fight gets to be downright discouraging as you count your calories and exercise, but you still see the scale climbing. With a little bit of information, you can actually make the food you eat … Read more
It’s time to put your hands together, and take a closer look at your palms. Psychotherapist and mystic Ellen Goldberg reveals the secrets to using palmistry to predict love and marriage. Think you’ve found the one? Better consult your hand — and his! Your hand might reveal more than you think. Goldberg, known as the Wise-Woman … Read more
Over time, white laundry has a tendency to become yellow. There are a number of all-natural options that can clean and whiten it effectively, eliminating the need for bleach altogether. Shown above are a few instances. machine for doing laundry There is a vast array of laundry detergents and bleaches, and Marseille soap is only … Read more