Spring is here and families will spend more time outside dining, playing, relaxing, and gardening as the weather improves. And while they may enjoy being outside, they may not know that getting outside is also good for their health. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) outlines five health benefits of getting outside: Reason #1: Your…
How to Make Homemade Rose Oil… Did you know that June is National Rose Month? Celebrated as a symbol of love, beauty, and hope, the rose was officially declared as the National Floral Emblem of the U.S. by President Ronald Reagan in 1986. With roses across the country in full bloom, now is the perfect time…
Professional Flower Care Tips from Organic Bouquet… Did you know that roses have an outer layer of “guard petals” that should be removed after delivery? This Mother’s Day, extend the life of your flowers with expert care tips from Organic Bouquet Robert McLaughlin, CEO of the largest online provider of eco-friendly and organic gifts. Flower Care Instructions Follow these steps to maximize…
Expert Gardener Carol Chernega Reveals 5 Tips That Will Save Your Shrubs There is nothing worse than a bad haircut. The one thing you can’t do with a bad haircut is uncut it, so you just have to wait for it to grow out before you can fix it. That’s how expert gardener Carol Chernega views…
Exotic Gardens of the Eastern Caribbean by Derek Galon and Margaret Gajek is an elegant, hardcover book presenting exquisite, spectacular photography and features some of the most incredible architecture of the Eastern Caribbean. Indulge yourself and savor the seductive beauty of this region. The first book in this series, Tropical Homes of the Eastern Caribbean, won…
While many are pinching pennies amid the economic downturn, there are a number of thrifty ways to manage a garden and landscape to ensure it looks good and flourishes while also costing less to maintain. Lawn and garden, irrigation and horticulture expert Steve Jacobs, President of San Diego-based Nature Designs Landscaping, uncovers ways to scrimp on…