Indoor plants aren’t just great for looking at. They can also serve a great function, like improving the quality of air within your home. Plants add oxygen to your space, improving the air quality. Another great health benefit of indoor plants is that they can help reduce stress and anxiety. People who garden or keep …
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Yes, your grocery bill is getting more expensive. Grocery prices have increased by 25% since 2020, and food costs are projected to continue climbing over the coming year. Meat, poultry, and fish have increased by 6.1% over the last twelve months. Eggs are still more than a dollar higher than they were last year. Coffee, …
We’ve all heard of the goose that laid the golden egg, but what about chickens that lay pink eggs? No, they’re not pre-dying Easter eggs or hosting a gender reveal party. The truth is that chicken eggs actually come in many shades of white, cream, dark brown, green, blue, and pink. What turns an egg …
Who doesn’t love a home that smells good? A fresh bouquet of flowers is one way to add a whiff of goodness, but so are plants that stay alive! Talk about a great alternative to candles that may have toxic perfumes in them. If you’re looking for the best indoor plants for fragrance, you’re going …
Nothing says welcome to my home quite like a beautiful plant (or many!) in the foyer. If you’re looking for the best indoor plants for the entryway, you’ve come to the right place. While you can put any plant you want in the entryway, there are some that do better based on their looks and …
Why did the chicken cross the road? If that chicken is Chirp, then she was on her way to chicken jail. What did this feathered felon do—dig up some seedlings? Bully the basil? Stage a great escape from the raised bed penitentiary? Turns out she tried to hatch all the other hens’ eggs. Now, that …
Some days, all you want is to take a deep breath that actually brings relief. But between juggling responsibilities, doomscrolling the news, and trying to keep up with everything (and everyone), calm can feel like a dream. So, if you have been feeling anxious lately, try something potentially new: turning to plants to restore your …
If you have more than a few laying hens, you likely give away or sell eggs during peak laying times. We give away dozens at a time in the spring, and people are always shocked to see blue and green mixed in with the more expected white and brown. Blue eggs may look like they …
Does your house plant look like it’s been through three breakups, a heatwave, and the tax season? The leaves are sad, the soil’s drier than a gas station sandwich, and you’re wondering if plant therapy is a thing. Dying plants aren’t a rare occurrence, numbers show that plant parents kill at least seven of the …
Forget who came first—chicken or egg. The real debate is this: Is it cheaper to buy eggs or raise your own clucking crew in the backyard? TikToker @faithfullyshannan and her husband have been raising chickens, and often hear people say it’s more expensive than just buying eggs. Curious, they ran the numbers to see if …