Last week we wrote about five of the easiest veggies to grow if you’re new to gardening. This week we’re back with the easy-to-grow fruit edition! When it comes to growing fruit, plenty of water is the key for sweet, juicy flavor so make sure you’ve got effective irrigation set … [Read more...] about Sweet treat! 6 Easy fruits to plant in your garden
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Researchers discover why catnip makes such a great insect repellent
Spring and summer bring warmer weather and longer days, but they also bring back pesky insects like mosquitoes and flies that can make time outdoors uncomfortable. Fortunately, it turns out catnip is the perfect backyard bug repellant, and researchers from Northwestern and Lund … [Read more...] about Researchers discover why catnip makes such a great insect repellent
These easy-to-grow plants will help repel mosquitos from your garden
No one wants to be pestered by mosquitos while sitting in their garden. At the same time, most everyone loves to be surrounded by lush plants. Fortunately, there are low-maintenance plants you can put in your garden that will both spruce up your garden and keep mosquitos at bay. … [Read more...] about These easy-to-grow plants will help repel mosquitos from your garden
As autumn approaches, this photo gallery will make you nostalgic for summer
Kids are returning back to school, and the leaves are slowly losing their green color. Yes, it seems the long and balmy days of summer are coming to a close. As the summer feeling fades away, the people over at National Geographic asked its photographers to help us hold onto the … [Read more...] about As autumn approaches, this photo gallery will make you nostalgic for summer
Sony unveils a portable air conditioner that fits right into your pocket
With global temperatures rising at an alarming rate, a personal, portable air conditioner would seem ideal. Well, now Sony has unveiled exactly that. Dubbed the Reon Pocket, Sony's new device doesn't cool you down by blowing processed air like a conventional air conditioner, but … [Read more...] about Sony unveils a portable air conditioner that fits right into your pocket
