Susan Patterson

Epsom salt, or magnesium sulfate, is a well-known compound that has been used across the world for hundreds of years to soothe aching joints, relieve skin conditions, and provide peace …

Whether you’re reseeding your lovely bed of grass for the third time this season, or you’re hoping that your vegetable garden will bear one more bountiful harvest, nonstop planting takes …

Coconuts are grown in abundance in southern Asia, Malaysia, and Polynesia. While they’re often confused for being a nut, a coconut is actually a one-seeded drupe, a fruit that consists …

Though the warm summer and spring months are the most popular and easy times of the year to grow crops, fall frosts don’t have to stop the harvest. It is …

You’ll recognize them by their long scaly tails, beady eyes and pointed snouts. If you see anything that fits this description running through your house, I’m sorry to tell you …

Not all methods for reducing your carbon footprint in the home have to require huge amounts of time, money, and effort. These simple ideas for having a greener home are …

Tamanu oil is a precious, exotic oil that’s derived from the tamanu nut, grown on Ati trees which are native to the South Pacific. The tree itself, scientifically known as …

Moths at a glance don’t seem harmful in the least, but quite the opposite is true. These tiny little insects look similar to a butterfly, but a much smaller version. …

You might notice that some of your garden plants are a little sickly looking and not performing as they should. This could be the first sign of nitrogen deficiency, something …

Succulents, the friend of gardeners everywhere, and the current popular trend among houseplant enthusiasts are not as foolproof as many seem to claim. While yes, these hardy little plants are …