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Lifehack your way to a green thumb; shortcuts, money savers and clever growing tricks to achieve a perfect garden.
Bird Feeder Related Diseases
Dr. Brian Stevens is a wildlife pathologist for the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative (CWHC). Most of his time is spent performing necropsy’s on birds, mammals, and the occasional reptile or amphibian. He is always looking to answer the question, “Why did this animal die?” On February 4th he took time away from the scalpel to let people across Canada know about some diseases that might be affecting birds at your feeder.
By Kelsey Reich6 years ago in Lifehack
I am an Unruly Gardener
I am an unruly gardener, likely a lazy gardener, definitely a quirky one and no doubt a combination of all three! No uniform little rows, manicured lawns or perfect flower beds for me! Oh, I start off with good intentions, inspired by many books and seed catalogues, dreaming of all that I will grow in my little space, buying enough seeds for my whole neighbourhood! And I imagine all those perfect beds of herbal medicine along with all the vegies and fruit that I could ever want! Oh it is so perfect! But then, I squirm with discomfort, seeing the work it takes, the relentless hours of weeding, thinning, hoeing and I shiver inside!
By Wynona Lori Hussack6 years ago in Lifehack
Make Your Lawn Work for You
Everyone that owns a home likely has a lawn that requires regular care and maintenance but doesn’t give anything back to those that care for it—whether it is only a few square meters or a few acres. What if instead of caring for a lawn you could take care of your very own food forest that provided fresh food to your family and community? Grass lawns require continual mowing, turn yellow in droughts, and offer no productive yields in return for that time and energy you spent. Food forests, while they do require care and maintenance, also provide fresh produce, sequester more carbon than lawns, improve soil quality over time, foster positive relationships between people and the environment while creating habitat and food for vital pollinator species.
By Kelsey Reich6 years ago in Lifehack
7 Secrets of growing aromatic herbs in the kitchen
Growing aromatic herbs in your kitchen is quite unusual, creative, and most importantly, very useful hobby. First, these plants have a pronounced anti-bacterial properties that greatly improve the quality of the air in the room. Secondly, they can serve us not only as a spicy Supplement to dishes and drinks, but also as medicines for certain ailments. Well, do not forget that the cultivation of such plants will give your kitchen a special, cozy and homely design.
By Elena Sunshine Magazine6 years ago in Lifehack
Ten Plant Role Models You Need to Know
The pandemic has had major socio cultural impacts on our entire planet, most of it negative, but the silver lining has been the sudden surge in plant parenthood. Houseplant sales have skyrocketed throughout quarantine, seed companies have been sold out for months and garden supplies can’t keep up with the growing demand. People are realizing how important it is to bring nature into our homes and learn to grow their own food, and now we have a bunch of new plant parents out there who are looking for guidance.
By Farmer Nick6 years ago in Lifehack
Keeping a Plant Alive
Some people are born with the gift of having a green thumb. Meaning, gardening and horticultural activities come easy for them. I imagine this to be about as true as naturally talented sports players or artists. Not that you can't have a natural knack for something, it's just that everything we do requires repetition to reaching perfection. My mother used to tell me "practice doesn't make perfect, perfect practice makes perfect." If you want to get truly good at something and master your skill you have to put in the time, effort and energy to become better.
By Shasta Scott6 years ago in Lifehack
Ordering Houseplants Online: Risky or Rewarding?
Houseplants add so much to a home. They have the ability to filter the air, they are aesthetically pleasing and can sit regally on a shelf or hang from the ceiling. They illicit peace and calm, in my humble opinion. There are many varieties, accommodating all lighting and spacial situations. You can find bushy plants, trailing vines or literal miniature trees. The possibilities are vast!
By Denae Taylor6 years ago in Lifehack
4 Best Tips To Growing Basil In A Small Space
In this article I will go over the things that made me grow basil the most successfully in a small space. Basil is great when you have a limited amount of space because it doesn't really require much from you at all. I have successfully grown it out of cans, mason jars, in ground, in pots, and in the Aerogarden. The fun thing about basil is it will also grow in just water, so when I notice my plant is beginning to die off, I take a few clippings and place them in water, wait for roots to form and start over! I love the fresh flavor basil adds to any dish especially soups and salad. I add in a few fresh sprigs to my soups and I love the flavor of chopping up a few leaves and adding it to my salad as well. There are tons of varieties of basil, but my personal favorite is one called “lettuce leaf basil”. I found these on Baker Creek's website (rareseeds.com). They produce large leaves that contain the original basil flavor we all love. They make a perfect edition to salad, so I even toss a few seeds in my salad mix grow bag I mentioned in my article “5 Tips To Growing Your Own Salad Greens”. This is another list I will do my best to keep as short as possible.
By Michelle Paiva6 years ago in Lifehack
