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Gardening

Grow plants with a gadget: Click & Grow

Anyone can garden with a simple gadget, even those without a green thumb. The Click and Grow electronic smart pot makes things super...

Children's School & Education

How to liven up your homeschool

Whether you're just starting out on your homeschool journey or you're a homeschool veteran, being spontaneous, getting out of your...

Crafts

Make your own chia pet!

Everyone remembers those ceramic chia pet kits that were once so popular. How fun would it be to help kids make and grow their own...

Children's School & Education

Spring into science: Get outside and learn

We're ready for spring! This is the time of year when we enjoy spending homeschool days outdoors — reading in the clubhouse, math on...

Technology

Best apps for the iPhone: Spring gardening apps

Don't worry if you are new to gardening or don't have a green thumb, these apps will tell you everything you need to know to create...

Outdoor & Gardening

Poinsettias: How to keep them thriving year-round

As we deck the halls and await the holiday to officially arrive, we find comfort in the pleasures of being prepared and ready. One...

Gardening

Great container plants for winter color

Growing plants in containers is a great way to change the look of your patio or front porch. In the cold winter months, you need to...

Activities for Kids

Create a fairy or dinosaur garden

Whether your kids are into ballerinas or superheroes, you can create a fun succulent garden for imaginative play. Teach your kids...

Gardening

Chris and Peyton Lambton share fall gardening ideas

As the air turns crisp and leaves become a variety of rich, warm hues, it's time to enjoy autumn outdoors. Don't hang up your...

Gardening

Vegetable gardening tips for fall

Fall is right around the corner, and your vegetable garden needs to be prepped for the change of seasons. With these tips, you can...

Gardening

Plan and grow a fall vegetable garden

Just because the temps are cooler and the winter holidays are around the corner doesn't mean you have to put away your garden tools....

Gardening

Preparing your garden for winter

As the weather gets cooler and the days get shorter, it's time to think about preparing your yard for the chilly months ahead....

Gardening

5 Best flowers to grow for home bouquets

Who doesn’t love a fresh bouquet of flowers in the house? What if you could cut your own from your flower garden? Keep reading for...

Gardening

5 Unusual garden planters

While the plants and flowers in your garden certainly add color and personality to the chosen space, when it comes to container...

Gardening

How to assemble a terrarium

If you've been around long enough to remember the '70s, you most likely had a terrarium on your coffee table. Terrariums have come a...

Gardening

How to grow a sunflower or string bean teepee

Kids love to learn about how plants grow. Growing sunflowers or string beans is a great way to teach them about caring for plants....

Gardening

5 Great ideas for creating your own potting bench

When you love plants, you need room to care for them. Potting, repotting, feeding, pruning and dividing all require space. How about...

Gardening

Get the most edible garden out of a small space

Do you think your patio is too small for a garden? Think again. With the right plants and some space-saving design ideas, you can...

Gardening

The basics of companion gardening

Between pests, weeds, fertilizers and fungus, organic gardening can be a challenge. Once you’ve tried it, you soon realize why it...

Gardening

Container gardening

You don't need a huge patch of earth to create a beautiful garden. We’ve rounded up our favorite containers to hold your movable...

Gardening

Grow a garden for the cocktail lover

If you're the type of person who's more likely to drink a martini than eat a salad, you might think that a backyard garden is out of...