Popcorn may have been planted by the American Indians. They would plant corn or maize as the 3 sisters. Many of the crops planted then are still being planted today. They include amaranth, quinoa, potatoes, chili’s and sunflowers.

A decorative accent can be a great addition to your garden, providing not only a stately and elegant look, but functionality beyond just its aesthetic appeal. The garden arbour or garden archway is a great place to start.

You might think that growing bonsai trees is hard work, and yes - it is. But at least history shows us that people have been doing it for many years, so if anything, that proves its popular! It was originally Chinese, and the Japanese perfected the art many centuries ago. Bonsai means “tree in a pot”, and the process involves trimming and pruning so that it remains small.

There has been a lot of press about tainted food over the last two years as well as the mounting prices you now are paying at the grocery store. Because of this, people are looking back to another era when more than a few families not only grew their own food in gardens during the spring through early fall, but also incorporated greenhouses into their lifestyles.

Have you ever seen pictures or video of old lawnmowers that were completely manual? What a horrible experience that must have been. Yet, most people take pride in their yard and so a lawnmower becomes an essential tool. The type of lawnmower you need depends completely on your situation.

A touch of colour can have a powerful effect, especially in areas that usually do not support plant life. It can make commercial complexes more welcoming and apartment buildings and condominiums feel more relaxed and friendly. It can even make the noise, pollution and hubbub of the city melt away. Transform your drab concrete patios, and courtyards, entrances and walkways, pools and spas into urban oases with a few strategically placed planters and baskets brimming with annual and perennial colour. Your only limits are budget and the imagination of your designer.

Is the modern pharmaceutical industry putting its own commercial Interest before the well being of the world’s populations health? The reason I pose this questions is that they have long desired to refute the claimed benefits of consuming medicinal herbs, however, it must be recognized that contradicting many of their research studies is the fact that many herbs are used in the manufacture of today’s medicine, thereby verifying the notion that medicinal herbs can be useful in protecting and curing some illnesses.

Your home is your castle, and the land surrounding your home is your landscape dream. You have spent hours and hours working on the details of your landscape, the plants, the colors, the shapes and the pathways that are walked. But in the dark or even near dusk your landscape looks bleak, you feel as if you are going to tramp in the mud or on your favorite plants because you just can’t see outside of the porch lights. Adding solar lights to the landscape is going to do so much for your walkways, your landscape and for your own protection in the dark.

A bonsai plant is a striking reminder of a longstanding art. Because bonsai trees are so attractive, many people love to display them in their houses. You need to give your indoor bonsai some special attention since it’s not able to benefit from direct sunshine and the effects of outdoor weather.

Solar spotlights are a great addition to any yard, and can serve a variety of purposes, from acting as a security light that will activate every night whether you’re home or not, to a warm and comforting light that will shine softly down on your garden and make those night-time strolls through your backyard garden, or late evenings entertaining friends on your deck that much more memorable and ambient.