Articles by Cathy Springer

All About Grafting

Grafting is a horticultural technique that involves joining two plants together so they can grow as one. This method is widely used to propagate fruit trees, enhance disease resistance, and improve plant vigor. Here’s everything…


Happy Mother’s Day

To all the beautiful and wonderful Mothers and Grandmothers Wishing you a very happy, peaceful and enjoyable day. Enjoy your day and stay safe.


Ready To Eat Some Flowers?

One of the most natural and most appealing ways to brighten up and beautify a dish is the simple addition of an edible flower! There are many varieties which are edible, and add a subtle…



Essentials Needed For Your Composting

Learn to correctly make your very own compost pile with materials, microorganisms, how it works, surface area, pile size, moisture, aeration, time and temperature. Compost, made from decomposed grass clippings, leaves, twigs, and branches, becomes…


Basil – The King Of Herbs

One of the most popular herbs is Ocimum basilicum commonly called sweet basil.  Often called the ‘king of herbs,’ basil can be grown indoors or out.  Sweet basil has inch-long, oval-pointed, dark green leaves and…