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Step outside your door and look around at your lawn and garden. You probably see a few common weeds. Now look again. You might also be looking at dinner or the ingredients for a poultice to ease that rash that’s been nagging you. It’s easy to disregard weeds as a troublesome nuisance to be yanked … Read more

The Tennessee Department of Treasury works diligently to return missing money to its rightful owners. Get started claiming your cash today! Searching for your unclaimed property is a free service of the Tennessee Department of Treasury. If theres a match, you can file a claim for your unclaimed property (with no fees) in three easy … Read more

All you need to know about snake plants — plus, other plants that are toxic (and safe). While they may be popular house plants, snake plants are not something you want to have around your cat. It’s not the name that makes it a bad idea (although it does sound a little ominous), but snake … Read more

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Growing and propagating holly shrubs can be a rewarding experience provided you have the patience and fortitude required for success. In this article, we will look at how to grow holly from seed and cuttings. Growing beautiful … Read more

Irises brighten a backyard with their fabulous flowers – but while some bloom in summer, others are late-winter stars When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Irises are beautiful perennials that, depending on the type, can bloom between late winter and early fall. Narrowing … Read more

Fish bone meal has become an increasingly popular fertilizer for gardens and farms. Made from fish waste that would otherwise go unused this organic soil amendment provides an impressive array of nutrients to help plants thrive. If you want to grow robust productive plants without relying on synthetic chemicals, fish bone meal deserves a place … Read more

The string of pearls plant, with its trailing vines of round, bead-like leaves, has become a popular houseplant in recent years But its surging popularity has raised concerns about its toxicity to pets, especially dogs. As a dog owner, you likely want to know are string of pearls poisonous to dogs? Unfortunately, the answer is … Read more

Bloomaker Tulips are available in the U.S. in various grocery stores and retailers (find ones near you here) We know you want to regrow your tulips and keep your Bloomaker bulbs healthy all year long. Here are our instructions for regrowing your tulips in two different ways: in soil and hydroponically. How to Replant Tulip … Read more

Hyssop is legendary in the alternative medicine world. The herbal plant has been used in medicine since the time of the Ancient Greeks. It’s been used for everything from an antiseptic and household cleaner to an expectorant and a weight loss tea. Here, we’ll cut through the noise and show you everything you need to … Read more

I am currently studying agricultural and food economics. As a keen hobby gardener, plants take up most of my free time. A few years ago, I got especially interested in herbs, which is why I completed my studies to become a certified herbalist in 2018. Favourite fruit: apples, cherries Favourite vegetables: potatoes, fennel Potatoes are … Read more