Tending to veggies isn’t new to John Fallon, a Beverly Farms native who learned to grow his own crops when he was a child. He helped his Irish immigrant dad tend their backyard garden and learned all the tricks of the trade. Half a century later, he’s using those farming […]
According to a recent study, gardening is an amazing way to spend the same energy amount as if you were in the gym! What’s more, the scientists concluded that regular gardening is linked with better well-being, lower stress, and higher physical activity. Why You Should Garden more often? The study […]
Did you know that there are several benefits to growing potatoes in containers instead of in the ground? One of the major ones is the protection of the plants from critters that’s much easier. And, you’ll also need no extra space in your garden to grow them or to worry […]
These seven women from China are taking on a real-life Golden Girls approach to aging after buying a mansion together to live after retirement. At first, the seven girlfriends said it was all a joke. But, it turned out to be quite real. Featuring 7,535-square-foot, the house is located in […]
Keeping the soil in our garden healthy and nourished is essential if we want to grow beautiful and productive plants. But, it doesn’t necessarily mean we’re supposed to use chemical fertilizers. They work fast because they feed the plant directly; however, they don’t nourish the soil with the nutrients it […]
When millions of people throughout the US got their federal stimulus checks to help them address the economic consequences of the pandemic and lockdowns, most of them used the funds to pay for food, rent, mortgage, utilities, etc. But, this man from Tampa, Florida decided to do something different. He […]
Turmeric is a popular spice which is often promoted as delicious and healthy and a must in any diet. But, in addition to being of aid to improve our health, turmeric and curcumin can do wonders for the plants in our garden too. This being said, make sure you have […]
In its native Europe, St John’s wort was highly appreciated for its healing properties that the settlers actually took it with them in the New World. The name comes from the fact that the flowers were traditionally harvested on the Catholic Saint’s Day in honor of the nativity of St […]
Cloves, the flower buds of the tree known as clove, are one of the most versatile spices in the world. From being a favorite spice to season pot roasts and hot beverages, cloves are popular for their aroma and sweetness. But, it’s also praised for its healing properties-animal studies have […]
Swiss chard is amazing-it’s not just an amazing choice for a delicious salad, but it also helps improve your health by supplying you with some pretty amazing nutrients. And, the good news is that you can grow your own organic Swiss chard, no matter if you live in an apartment […]