Topic: indoor gardening

Indoor/Outdoor Garden Guide: How To Plant & Care For 10 Common Vegetables & Herbs

If you don’t want a full-fledged garden, potted herbs and greens are a great way to grow a little fresh food in whatever space you’ve got—a front stoops, kitchen counter, fire escape, back porch, a sunny window, etcetera. Here are instructions for starting, growing and nurturing 10 common herbs and vegetables. More »

Keep Your Home Bug Free Without DEET

Last week, Hanna wrote about how to make your own insect repellant without DEET or any of the other irritating ingredients found in commercial bug sprays. Today, we tackle natural ways to fight bugs around your house or apartment. It’s surprisingly easy to ward off ants, flies, spiders and roaches without resorting to toxic commercial bug killers, which can be harmful to you, pets, kids and the environment. Instead of reaching for the Raid next time you see these pests indoors, try one of these nontoxic, DIY solutions using citronella, neem oil, catnip and other natural ingredients. More »

How to Grow an Herb Garden for Spring, No Yard Required

Spring is here (at least officially; we’re still looking at snow outside), which means it’s time to get on top of gardening. But if you don’t have a roomy backyards (or even a fire escape), check out YourDailyThread’s indoor herb garden how-to (your cooking will thank you) More »

World’s Smallest Hydroponic Garden Perfect for Growing Weed

Want to grow, like, vegetables and flowers and shit? But the rents won’t let you use the backyard anymore, after that unfortunate incident with the fire pit? Well, check this out, dude: A tiny, hydroponic gardening system, called LabBox. It’s … More »