Living A Healthy Lifestyle With Herb Garden Kits

Living a healthy lifestyle is easier said than done. I often wonder how some people were able to manage it. That's because I have tried it many times and every time. I failed. The truth is exercising, eating a healthy balance diet and avoiding all those sweets and greasy dishes are in fact more stressful than just living an "unhealthy" lifestyle. I am sure that many can relate to this.

However, no matter how frustrating it is, I know that we have to try harder. I cannot do much about working out but I have to try eating healthy and organic dishes. It helps that we have outdoor herb garden kits such as Herbs of Tuscany Herb Kit, Edible Flower Kits and Peppers Foodie Garden Seed Kit which we use to spice up the dishes. These herbs and edible flowers are does not only make delicious gourmet dishes but they are also effective medicines. As we all know herbs such as basil, oregano and sage have medicinal attributes which can cure if not prevent certain diseases. They are also much better than taking synthetic medicines because they are organic and fresh. But what I like most about these outdoor herb garden kits especially the edible flower kits is that they are effective in losing weight. You can make a delicious garden salad with these edible flower kits. It may taste funny at first but eventually you will get the hang of it. I only hope that this time, I can last longer than three weeks compared to my last try.

Gardening With DIY Living Walls

Over the years, I have seen several plants which were planted on hanging glass globes, contemporary table top terrariums, window boxes, and glowing planters. There are even some people who recycled their old piano, rusted wheelbarrow and empty plastic soda bottles into planters. I thought nothing else could surprise me as I have already seen these not-so-ordinary ways of growing plants. I even tried planting a few of my favorite plants using these beautiful and unique planters. However, it is in our nature to seek and develop new ideas as that will improve our way of living. The living wall or green wall is the product of one of those new ideas. 

The living wall is garden and wall decoration rolled into one. They are a perfect decoration if you have a limited space or if you are staying in a studio type apartment. They are also proven to be very useful especially in the kitchen as they can be used to grow your favorite herbs and spices. I already have three living walls which are growing healthily. One of those living walls is gracing the living wall. The second one is gracing the kitchen. The herbs and spices which I planted on the third do it your self living wall is only a week old so it stays hidden in my room. I am planning to give it to my mom as a surprise Mother’s Day present on May 11th. It will be the first time I am giving her a live plant on Mother’s Day and I am very excited about it. For sure she will be please since she had been asking for the living wall in the kitchen the first time she saw it.

I suppose I am ready for my first bonsai project. I am planning to use the Vertical Garden with Containers for my bonsai trees. I know that growing bonsai trees may not be as easy as growing herbs and spices. They need more care and attention. But I am 100 percent confident that my bonsai trees will grow as healthily as the other living walls.

Container Gardening: Ideal For Small Spaces

Gardening is probably not for everyone especially for a brown thumb like me. I am among those people who are not supposed to grow plants as it is only a waste of time and effort. But as the proverbial phrase goes if there's a will there's a way. I was able to grow vegetables, herbs and other plants in our backyard with the help of the people around me. Reading books, joining forums and watching videos about gardening also helps.

My first successful gardening project in our backyard gave me enough confidence to try container gardening again in my new studio type apartment. My first attempt in container gardening was a total failure as all of the plants in the container withered.  I have to read lots of container gardening books to check which plants are alright for container gardening. I also asked for the advice and opinions of several gardening enthusiasts whom I met from the forums in regards to container gardening. I was advised that the best planter for container gardening are fiberglass flower pots since they are well known for their durability. The fiberglass flower pots such as the Orchard Hill 30" Bowl Planters are also popular for its optimized aeration and drainage which every gardening enthusiast are looking for. These types of planters are perfect for the Herb Kits & Seed Starting Kits which I received from my parent during my recent birthday. I only wish they are also equipped with self-irrigating system if in case I forget to water the plants in the container.

 

Whoever said that growing a garden in a studio type apartment is not possible, has not tried container gardening yet? It was difficult at first but I have high hopes that new gardening project will be a success just like my first backyard gardening project. I will also plant various herbs and vegetables in the fiberglass flower pots and planters to save money. If this project becomes successful, I will have freshly picked vegetables and herbs everyday. This also means I do not need to run to the grocery store or convenience store if in case I need the vegetables and herbs since I have them in my own home. That would be very convenient for me. I believe this is what they meant by reaping the fruits of your labor in a literal way.

Gardening Books For Newbies And Brown Thumbs

Growing and keeping a plant alive can be hard for any newbies and brown thumbs like me. Without the assistance of the people around me, I do not think I would be able to grow my own garden and keep them alive for a long time. They are the reasons why the plants in our backyard are growing healthily. They are the ones who are giving me good advices on how to grow the plants in the garden. It is just unfortunate, that they left me on my own. They said I am already good in handling the plants in the yard and I can manage the garden without their assistance anymore. But no matter how they assure me that I can handle everything in the garden, I am still not confident.

Knowing how they doted on the plants on the yard, I did everything I could to make them help me once again. I even blackmailed them that the plants will die in my care without their assistance. But they kept their ground in letting me take care of everything in the yard. Somehow they took pity on me by leaving me several books about gardening and plants. The gardening books which they gave me include Gardening For Dummies®, Square Foot Gardening, Gardening from Scratch, and American Horticultural Society A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants.

 

The gardening books which they gave me are informational. They are great books for newbies and experts alike. The books include all the basic information needed for a newbie like me.  It also includes some gardening tips on how to properly care for the plants especially The American Horticultural Society A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. This particular gardening book includes all the plants I could think of. It also includes colorful illustrations of the different plants with their names, descriptions, habitat, and geographical origin. But what I like best about this gardening book is that it provides some advice on what to do about the pests and diseases of the plants. With these gardening books in my hands, I hope that I will be able keep these plants alive and healthy.

Herb Kits And Seed Starting Kits For The Brown Thumbs

Gardening is one of the best things to do if you want to unwind and relax. It is the best stress reliever according to some and it is one of the most gratifying hobbies I know. In fact the small gardens of herbs which I have been working on are growing healthily. My cousin who gave me the present calls it Thai Herb Window Box Kit. The herb kit and seed starting kit include Thai basil, Thai chili pepper or bird’s eye chili and spice coriander. I was grateful with the gift but I was hesitant to accept it considering how bad I am when it comes to growing plants. But according to my dear cousin, Thai herbs such as the Thai basil are easy to grow.

After three weeks, the herbs do not show any sign of wilting or withering. I felt great that for the first time in a long time the plants which I tried to grow are growing well. It gave me hope that my long time dream of growing a variety of flowering garden, vegetable garden and herb garden will finally come true. In fact, I already started clearing out the weeds in the backyard to make way for the garden. I also bought several herb kits and seed kits for the garden. According to the plant enthusiast I have spoken online, these plants can also be transferred on the ground. But I am not confident enough that I can do it without harming the plants. 

Growing plants are maybe easy as 123 to some. But to those who has a brown thumb like me, it is not. I know that I am great in following instructions especially when it comes to growing a plant. But in spite of it, they still wither. Having a green thumb is a gift which is not for everyone, but I am sure that with the help of everyone, those who has a brown thumb like me can grow a garden healthily.