3 Ways to Get Started with Indoor Gardening

Winter can be a depressing time, particularly here in the Northeast. The days are short, the nights are long, and it’s way too cold to go out and smell the fresh air. Plus, all those tasty, fresh vegetables that lined your countertops in the summer are gone, replaced either with flavorless hybrids that are designed to travel around the world, or poverty-inducing “organic” produce that still doesn’t capture the flavors ...

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11 Plants That Help to Repel Insects

There is nothing worse than an uninvited guest. So why would you allow insects to crash your summer fun? Adding a few of these plants to your garden can help to keep your outdoor space free from mosquitoes and a few other pesky critters. Basil Basil can be a great addition to your salad but did you know that it can also be used to repel mosquitoes? Many expert gardeners say ...

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