Grapevines and Wine, Where Do Wine Enthusiasts Start?

Posted on July 30, 2021October 6, 2021 by admin
Urban farming has become such a massive explosion that 1 in 3 people either know someone that’s farming from their small apartment balcony, or they themselves are an urban farmer. Nowadays on YouTube, urban farming has become the go-to step-by-step initiative to battle rising food costs. As luck would have it, vineyards are making a come back and not just as a tourist stop. Instead, families and groups of friends are finding ways to build their own vineyards! Wine is a huge seller right now and why wouldn’t people just jump right in, right? Suddenly in small rural areas, the winery is making a comeback and it could become a huge industry boom in 2023. Photo by Chelsea Pridham on Unsplash Where does one start when it comes to opening and seeding a vineyard? First off, if you’ve come into some land or you’ve bought an acre or two, you’re in luck.…

Which Plants Should You Have in Your Home

Posted on July 14, 2021November 19, 2023 by admin
All of us have seen the collective images on Instagram or the full page layout in magazines showing people’s wondrous house plants that cover an entire room. However, what plants are beneficial and which ones should you avoid having in your house? What about the pollen count that can cause severe allergies? We will answer all of your questions in this article. Since there are so many species and hybrid-species of plants, it’s hard to categorize all of them because some plants work well with people and others just have a bad reverse effect. We suggest having an allergy test from your doctor first and even ask them about a plant you want to buy or have already bought. Photo by Huy Phan from Pexels First and foremost, pollinating plants that cause allergies will be the ones where normally everyone is allergic.…

Keeping Pests Away From Your Garden

Posted on June 30, 2021October 6, 2021 by admin
Pests can be pesky little tomato worms or small animals, however, this is a beautifully humane way to allow every type of animal around your garden. Because ultimately any pollinators are welcomed and little animals should be too. The biggest warning is to never use pesticides… ever. Pesticides have been a leading cause in cancer in small children and adults that have been exposed to it. For example: RoundUp has been taken off the shelves in many stores because of the effect they have on humans who have developed cancer or disease from it. Just do not use pesticides around your home at all. We will give you examples and ways to utilize nature’s ability to protect your vegetable garden or flowers from everyday pests. Photo by Markus Spiske from Pexels Here are a few organic/natural pesticides that you can use around your garden area: Salt Spray Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko from Pexels By sprinkling some everyday salt into your watering can or a spray bottle, shake, and then begin spraying your mixture.…

The Difference Between Over Watering and Not Watering Your Garden Enough

Posted on June 23, 2021October 6, 2021 by admin
The biggest way to mess up a garden is by either over watering or not watering enough, the biggest obstacle is finding that in-between satisfaction place for your plant. It’s this simple process of going out every morning to water your flowers or vegetable plants that things can become tricky. What do you do after it’s rained for 3 days, how long do you wait to water your plants again? Now as a first-time gardener, watering your plants will be a wait-and-see game. There is no need to panic, all you have to do is keep an eye out for the topsoil, does it seem overly dried and cracked? Or is it muddy and mushy to the touch? This physical altercation can tell you everything about when to water and when to wait another day. Because what happens to your plants if you over water?…

Why Has Gardening Become the World’s Favorite Hobby?

Posted on June 8, 2021June 8, 2021 by admin
The lows and lows of the world from early 2020 till June 2021, gardening has become the utmost best way to spend any past-time. With gardening being one of the best ways to release stress or finding a way to escape a hard day’s work, those little sprouting seedlings are seeing more care than ever before. Photo by Margarita Terekhova on Unsplash Firstly, gardening offers a way to de-stress and provides healthy mental health. Oddly enough 2020 has offered the time for the rest of us to get back in touch with nature. To dig our hands into the soil and watch those little seedlings turn into giant outdoor/indoor plants. Let alone, starting a garden can help with sustaining a community with available food. Photo by Dan Gold on Unsplash How Can Gardening Improve Your Health? Absolutely! Being able to grow your own food to feed yourself, your family or, the neighbors living on your block; being able to grow your own food to sustainably satisfy an organic diet or just for a healthier lifestyle overall can completely improve your health status.…