Creating an herb garden is fun and practical. The aromas are wonderful, the view is beautiful, and many can be used as medicines or for cooking. Growing them is easy. They’re hardy and thrive well in all kinds of soils. But for optimal results, it’s helpful to keep in mind a few things about each [...]

The rose attracts people to it for its unique shape, but you’ve got to admit, most people are attracted for its smell primarily. It’s the smell that drives women to request it for a birthday or anniversary celebration. Roses are the premier way to say I love you, and I think you’re as sweet and [...]

Organic gardens are becoming more and more popular as time goes by. People would rather enjoy their herbs and vegetables that are chemical and pesticide free.
Organic gardens are all natural and use only certified seeds and fertilizer. You are guaranteed to get the right products for your garden by visiting an organic garden center. You [...]

Beyond the basic styles of bonsai tree art, there are many wonderful variations. The individual aesthetic that each artist brings to the work allows for an infinite variety of forms.
Group or Forest (Yose)
The group display, often called the forest, is just what the name suggests – multiple bonsai trees residing in a single container. Any [...]

…and plenty of drops to drink!
With the warmer weather and the beautiful spring showers we’ve been getting here in Tulsa, the tulips have been popping up everywhere and the land is suddenly alive.  And it’s not just here ~ here are some recent tulip photos from around the globe:
These were taken by Greg Olsen in [...]

Herbs have been used as cooking additives for thousands of years. They may be spicy or salty or tangy or just plain delicious, but whatever your recipe there’s an herb to suit.
Who hasn’t used a bit of parsley in a fish dish? This versatile herb is good for chicken, lamb and cheese dishes. There’s no [...]

So you are thinking of trying your hand at organic gardening? If so, there are some organic gardening supplies you should know about. Having these organic gardening supplies on hand will make sure that you have a successful garden at the end of the year.
Insect Control
The most important organic gardening supplies you can buy are [...]

One definition of organic gardening is that it is growing food without the use of chemical additives.  Although there are many factors involved in organic gardening, the two pillars of organic gardening are soil preparation and pest control.  Whether you are an organic gardener or not, you can still use organic gardening pest control practices [...]

When it comes to white roses, there are many different meanings that come into play, and definitely more so than with any other type of rose. Before you actually purchase any white roses for yourself or for someone else, you are going to want to make sure that you understand the meanings of white roses [...]

In organic gardening, compost is the most important factor that will determine the life of your plants and garden. Compost is a combination of any natural wastes, such as leaves, grass, bushes, flowers, animal manure and other broken down organic material. This means that anything that was not chemically produced or manufactured can become compost.
Organic [...]