Bok choy was first mentioned in the 16th century by the Chinese pharmacologist Li Shizhen in his “Compendium of Materia Medica” for its medicinal properties. Since then, bok choy has spread throughout Southeast Asia, reaching Europe during the mid-18th century and America in the late 1800s. Today, it’s grown worldwide and you can grow bok … Read more
What do you do when your desire to add more indoor potted plants outgrows the number of flat surfaces or ceiling hooks you have in your apartment? You install an indoor apartment trellis so that you can grow plants vertically, of course! So, let’s take down that dusty shelf and old picture frame, and let’s … Read more
Have you ever considered a pepper as a houseplant, and did you know that you can grow them indoors? It’s not as uncommon as you think, with more and more people across the USA introducing them into their homes. With the increase in indoor gardens there are some easy peppers to grow indoors for your … Read more
Whether you have a green thumb or not, growing plants can be very rewarding and even therapeutic. An increasing number of households across the US are getting more involved in their gardens. Some say this is a result of the pandemic, others believe this to be because of an increased focus on environmental sustainability. Knowing … Read more
Indoor gardening helps one to control the environment. It is essential for basil and tomatoes plants, which can be sensitive to changes in temperature and humidity. Indoor gardening also allows you to garden year-round, regardless of outside weather. It is also fun and a great way to teach kids gardening and botany. Quickly get set … Read more
There are several reasons why you might be looking for the best apartment climbing vines. Perhaps you want to add some natural beauty and privacy to your home. Maybe you’re looking for a way to improve air quality or reduce noise levels. Grow these vines in an apartment without attaching them to a wall. These … Read more
With people spending more time in their homes than in recent memory, it’s easy to see why there is a sudden surge in house plants and home gardening. Across Instagram feeds, people love showing off their green thumbs with meticulous outdoor garden beds and indoor house plants that transform their space into a tropical rainforest. Most … Read more
Who doesn’t love sitting in a beautiful garden? The flowing green grass, the smell of the flowers, the clear blue sky above, ah – how peaceful and relaxing. But unfortunately, not everyone is lucky enough to have a garden in their own backyard, so what to do? Everyone can have their very own oasis of … Read more
If there is one positive thing that has come about as a result of the pandemic, it is the increasing number of households that are getting more involved in their gardens. We all spend so much more time in our homes, so why not make the most of our gardens. It’s a trend that is … Read more
Plants come with a natural beauty that makes everything around them look nice. Ornamental plants need to grow quickly in order to bring in the desired look and several plants grow quickly, making them ideal for adding a splash of color to your home or garden. Here are some of the fastest growing apartment plants: … Read more