http://www.sheknows.com/ Thu, 02 May 2013 06:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/990069/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 simple. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/990069/grow-plants-with-a-gadget-click-grow Home Outdoor & Gardening Gardening Patricia Conte Fri, 26 Apr 2013 08:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/988923/tips-to-make-homeschool-fun Whether you're just starting out on your homeschool journey or you're a homeschool veteran, being spontaneous, getting out of your comfort zone and livening up your homeschool day can be a good thing every once in a while. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/988923/tips-to-make-homeschool-fun Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Children's School & Education Tiany Davis Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/988219/chia-pet-craft-for-kids 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 chia pet that they can decorate themselves?! http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/988219/chia-pet-craft-for-kids Parenting Family Fun Crafts Amy Vowles Fri, 05 Apr 2013 08:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/988089/spring-science-activities-for-homeschoolers We're ready for spring! This is the time of year when we enjoy spending homeschool days outdoors — reading in the clubhouse, math on the patio, gardening and observing nature. With so many changes outside, spring is also the perfect time for science activities. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/988089/spring-science-activities-for-homeschoolers Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Children's School & Education Tiany Davis Thu, 28 Feb 2013 03:29:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/983333/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 a bountiful or beautiful spring garden. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/983333/best-apps-for-the-iphone-spring-gardening-apps Living Technology Kori Ellis Tue, 27 Nov 2012 04:15:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/977967/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 major staple for the holiday comes by way of a very common plant that only receives the noted attention it deserves around this time of year: the poinsettia. At the end of the season it’s usually time to dance its funeral jig, but I suggest that it’s time to play this plant a different tune. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/977967/poinsettias-how-to-keep-them-thriving-year-round Home Outdoor & Gardening Mar Jennings Fri, 16 Nov 2012 05:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/976589/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 use plants that are hearty and will survive the low temps. Which plants are good picks? http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/976589/great-container-plants-for-winter-color Home Outdoor & Gardening Gardening Sherri Kuhn Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/975981/create-a-garden-for-your-kids-imagination Whether your kids are into ballerinas or superheroes, you can create a fun succulent garden for imaginative play. Teach your kids about plant care while working together to build a miniature landscape. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/975981/create-a-garden-for-your-kids-imagination Parenting Family Fun Activities for Kids Maria Mora Thu, 27 Sep 2012 08:57:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/972303/chris-and-peyton-lambton-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 gloves just yet — we have tips from the pros on what to do in your garden this fall. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/972303/chris-and-peyton-lambton-fall-gardening-ideas Home Outdoor & Gardening Gardening Melissa Dunlap Mon, 17 Sep 2012 11:09:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/970913/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 ready your garden for the colder months and still grow edibles, too. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/970913/vegetable-gardening-tips-for-fall Home Outdoor & Gardening Gardening Karen Miner Fri, 14 Sep 2012 06:57:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/970757/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. Pick some vegetables to work into a fall garden and reap the benefits in your own backyard — for many of us around the country, there's still time! http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/970757/plan-and-grow-a-fall-vegetable-garden Home Outdoor & Gardening Gardening Patricia Conte Fri, 07 Sep 2012 08:24:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/811818/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 expert Rebecca P. Cohen shares her tips for making sure your vegetation sprouts strong this spring. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/811818/preparing-your-garden-for-winter Home Outdoor & Gardening Gardening Heather Barnett Tue, 14 Aug 2012 07:13:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/968249/5-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 five varieties you can grow at home for beautiful bouquets. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/968249/5-best-flowers-to-grow-for-home-bouquets Home Outdoor & Gardening Gardening Sherri Kuhn Thu, 09 Aug 2012 10:31:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/967371/5-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, remember, your planter pick can actually be the star of the show. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/967371/5-unusual-garden-planters Home Outdoor & Gardening Gardening Laura Carson Miller Tue, 24 Jul 2012 08:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/966247/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 long way since then. Various shapes and sizes of containers and unique items placed inside give your terrarium a bit of your own personality. Keep reading for tips on how to assemble your own. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/966247/how-to-assemble-a-terrarium Home Outdoor & Gardening Gardening Sherri Kuhn Tue, 17 Jul 2012 08:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/965601/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. For added fun, why not train the plants to form a teepee for summer fun in the shade? Keep reading for how to grow your own. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/965601/how-to-grow-a-sunflower-or-string-bean-teepee Home Outdoor & Gardening Gardening Sherri Kuhn Tue, 26 Jun 2012 12:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/963656/5-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 a great potting bench to help organize and streamline your plant care? http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/963656/5-great-ideas-for-creating-your-own-potting-bench Home Outdoor & Gardening Gardening Sherri Kuhn Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:15:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/957533/edible-gardens-in-small-spaces 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 try your hand at growing an edible garden this year. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/957533/edible-gardens-in-small-spaces Home Outdoor & Gardening Gardening Karen Miner Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:26:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/957663/companion-gardening-tips Between pests, weeds, fertilizers and fungus, organic gardening can be a challenge. Once you’ve tried it, you soon realize why it can be so expensive in the grocery store. However, some people swear by companion gardening, and all it takes is a little planning to have the organic garden of your dreams. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/957663/companion-gardening-tips Home Outdoor & Gardening Gardening Alicia French Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/956663/plants-and-pots-for-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 gardens and we’re offering our suggestions for the easiest flowers, herbs and fruits and vegetables to grow in them. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/956663/plants-and-pots-for-container-gardening Home Outdoor & Gardening Gardening Nichole Beaudry Wed, 11 Apr 2012 08:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/956559/a-garden-for-cocktail-ingredients 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 the question. But you also know that a few fresh fruits, veggies and herbs can transform the average cocktail into something special. You may even discover that you have a knack for gardening -- and a fresh cocktail tastes even better after a long day in the yard. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/956559/a-garden-for-cocktail-ingredients Home Outdoor & Gardening Gardening Alicia French