Every week, I receive food from Hungryroot. It’s a great service through which you can get meal prep or just general groceries. Much of the food needs to stay cold. Therefore, they put cold packs inside the box. They use an option called Enviro Ice. You can dispose of it in many ways, including apparently…
Indoor Avocado Plant Care Made Easy: Tips for Thriving Avocado Trees at Home
Avocado trees make stunning indoor plants, adding lush greenery and the possibility of homegrown fruit to your space. However, keeping an avocado tree healthy indoors requires attention to its specific needs. Whether you’re starting from seed or caring for a mature plant, these tips will simplify avocado plant care indoors. Here’s how to ensure your…
What Happens to Plants If You Use Enviro Ice on Them?
About one year ago, I wrote an article here about Enviro Ice. Companies use this product to keep items cold for shipping. I receive it in my HungryRoot food deliveries each month. According to the company, you can use this nitrogen-based product to fertilize your plants. I considered trying it. However, for reasons explained in…
The Number One Tenet of Frugal Gardening: Plant What You Love
Apologies for the delay in posting this week. I managed to get mild food poisoning after a lovely brunch, and my stomach was in knots for nearly two days. The gardening season is definitely on its way, though! I love seeing photos of gardens slowly turning green and spotting hidden veggie beds in front or…
Unlock the Power of Purple: 10 Vegetables You Should Be Eating
Purple vegetables are not just beautiful—they’re also packed with nutrients and health benefits. Their rich color comes from anthocyanins, powerful antioxidants linked to numerous health advantages. Incorporating purple veggies into your meals is a trendy way to elevate your nutrition and add a vibrant touch to your plate. Let’s explore the top 10 purple vegetables…
Love Cooking? Here’s How Growing Herbs Indoors Can Change Your Kitchen Game
Do you enjoy creating mouthwatering dishes but wish you had fresh ingredients at your fingertips? Growing herbs indoors is the secret weapon every home chef needs. It’s easy, affordable, and adds a flavorful twist to your kitchen routine. Here’s how cultivating your own indoor herb garden can elevate your cooking and lifestyle. 1. Freshness at…
Transform Your Garden with These 8 Beautiful Dwarf Shrubs
Dwarf shrubs are the perfect addition to any garden, offering vibrant colors, textures, and shapes without taking up too much space. They’re low-maintenance, versatile, and ideal for filling in gaps or adding structure to garden beds. Here’s a guide to some of the most stunning dwarf shrubs that will enhance your outdoor space. 1. Japanese…
Frugal Family Activity: Snow Cake
The forecast is calling for heavy precipitation in the next few days, right in time for the new year. Most of us are still in vacation mode, and parents with children are probably wondering how they’ll entertain their children while school is still out. Unfortunately, the cold means there’s no garden to tend to,…
What’s a Frugal Gardener to do in the Snow?
Where I live, the snow has arrived and is here to stay. It’s been a month or so now that we’ve begun to shovel our walkway and donned our boots when heading outdoors. A month where I was happy to take a break from thinking about gardening tasks: I think a break is necessary…