Not all garden and sidewalk weeds are created equal, a not all are a scourge. Some are delicious, healthy, and pop up from the cracks in the concrete right when you need them most. Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) is one such annual summer herb. Purslane unfurls itself from between other plants in landscape beds, outdoor containers, […]
Considering we’ve all become master gardeners this year, continuing our expertise into winter should be easy! One of the perks of living in Zone 9 is year-round gardening, and winter is a great time for growing out nutrient-dense greens for salads, soups, pastas, and sautés. If you aren’t familiar with your plant hardiness zone, use […]
The peak of summer is here, and so is itchy, bug-bitten, bumpy, tired skin. Need a little moisturizing and revitalizing pick-me-up? Me, too! Which is why I decided to whip up a Shea Butter, Coffee, and Cinnamon Scrub. I live in Houston, Texas, and every summer—without fail, no matter the humidity—my skin somehow get simultaneously […]
It’s tomato season! For those in the north, summer is peak time for tomatoes—for those of you in warmer locales, it may be the tail end of the season, but wait a few months, and they’ll be back. Best way to used excess tomatoes from your garden or bulk tomatoes on sale for the season? […]
Choosing the right cleaning products for your home can be kind of a chore—especially during the middle of a global pandemic. It’s normal to have questions about them, like: why are there so many kinds? What’s safest? Why are they so expensive? Are they effective? Shopping online or in-store for all purpose cleaners can feel […]
Given we’re all spending more time inside these days, having a room full of house plants has even greater appeal. Eager to fill your space with even more green? No problem—grow new plants yourself! My ‘Silver’ Pothos (Scindapsus pictus) was getting a little overgrown, with long gaps in its vines between leaves, so I decided […]
