Houseplant Care
11 Easy Houseplants for Plant Propagation
Plant propagation is a magical, gratifying experience. While some plants are challenging to propagate, others are…
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Houseplant Care
Feng Shui Plant Design & Inspiration
Feng shui is an ancient natural art based on the theory that we should occupy spaces in a conscious and harmonious way. Feng shui plant…
Disease Control
How to Save Seeds from Pumpkins, Squash, and Other Gourds
Many local markets and farms will offer an irresistible assortment of pumpkins and other gourds for purchase this fall. Not only are members of this family great in recipes but are a perfect way to
Gardening Basics
Let’s Learn About Bees: Our Most Important Pollinators
Three members of the Sarasota Green Group team recently visited the Heritage Bee Farm located in Myakka City, Florida, to learn about bees and their role in the ecosystem. It was stunning to get a
Gardening Basics
Floral Ice Cubes: An Easy Way to Bring the Garden Indoors
Floral Ice Cubes: An Easy Way to Bring the Garden Indoors So much of what we eat are flowers. Broccoli is a head of tiny flowers, same for cauliflowers, and artichokes. Cultures from as far
3-in-1 Plant Spray
Expert Tips for Using Earth’s Ally 3-in-1 Plant Spray
Pest and disease control plant spray products are formulated to provide a safe and effective pest control solution. They are safe to use around people, pets, bees…
Pollinator Partnership
Bee Safe Weed Killer & Easy Ways to Make Your Garden More Eco-Friendly
Personal stewardship is an innate human duty. New technologies, research, and understanding have allowed us to make better choices as stewards of our lands. We are the custodians, the caretakers. We oversee the work of
Pollinator Partnership
Earth’s Ally Commits 5% of Profits to Pollinator Conservation
Earth’s Ally has committed to donating 5% of profits to Pollinator Partnership (P2), the world’s largest 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated exclusively to protecting the health of pollinators, critical to food and ecosystems, through conservation, education and research. “You can have
Gardening Basics
The Magical Milkweed Plant
Milkweeds have served both humans and animals throughout our history in many remarkable ways. Native Americans used milkweed plants as a food and medicine once properly prepared. They also made twine and rope from the
Gardening Basics
How to Build a DIY Bee House
Why You Should Build a Bee House You might be surprised to learn that of the 20,000 known species of bees in the world, only about 2% of them are bumblebees and honeybees. The rest
Gardening Basics
How to Create a Pollinator Garden
Celebrate Pollinator Week with a Pollinator Garden Pollinator Week, celebrated the third full week each June, was initiated in 2007 and is managed by the Pollinator Partnership. This is an important time to raise awareness
Gardening Basics
Best Practices for Organic Lawn Disease and Pest Control
Expansive lawns were fashionable in the suburbs years ago. Perfectly manicured lawns groomed with amazing precision, and hedgerows pruned to perfection surrounded the city perimeter in the suburbs. Those meandering lawns were often adorned by
