Posts by Karsen

Gardening and botany are two hobbies that revolve around being very gentle when caring for other lifeforms--especially those that are not even beginning to blossom yet. If you are trying to grow...

Flowers are a great source of food for pollinators and other beneficial insects in a garden. However, some flowers can also be tasty morsels for humans, too! Besides being beautiful centerpieces in a...

If you live in an area where it gets hotter than hot during the summer months, then you’ve probably invested in a swamp cooler. They supply you with crisp, refreshing air without the outrageous...

Whether it is for Halloween Jack-o-Lanterns or baking pies from scratch, growing your own pumpkins is fun to do. Depending on where you live, you may be wondering if your weather is suited for...

Runner beans are probably what Jack in Jack and the Beanstalk climbed on his way to meet the giant who hated Englishmen. They’re one of the most popular vegetables people plant in their gardens,...

When you are enjoying a nice breeze in your home, courtesy of your swamp cooler, the last thing you want to smell is smoke. Smoke is not only an unpleasant smell, but it is also a sign of possible...