Lemon Ideas, Tips & Guides

While using herbs for brewing teas has been increasing in popularity and is easy if you follow a few simple steps, there are also some precautions. Chamomile, sage, catnip, lemon verbena, comfrey, scented geranium, and any mints–peppermint, orange mint, and spearmint, for example–are all ideal for tea. Rose hips, while not an herb, can also be used.

Learn How to Grow Citrus Trees Indoors

If you’re a dedicated fan of Taylor Swift, you probably already know that her classic drink of choice is vodka with Diet Coke. But that doesn’t mean the pop star doesn’t have a go-to cocktail that's a little more elevated—and her latest girl’s night out gave us a new order to try. Rye restaurant in Kansas City reported at the beginning of January that when she's getting drinks, she usually goes for a French Blonde cocktail. 

Kelsey Hansen

Some tomato plants, even high-acid varieties, produce lower-acid fruits under some conditions. Always add bottled lemon juice or citric acid to avoid the risk of botulism.

Today we’re visiting with Fran Cohen who gardens in Rhode Island:

In theory, laundry should be one of the easiest household chores—after you’ve decoded all those laundry care symbols on the labels, of course. Then it’s just sort, wash with your detergent of choice, and dry accordingly.

Lemon Lime Maranta is a tropical plant species that is popular among houseplant enthusiasts due to its attractive foliage and ease of care. The plant is known for stunning looks that enhance the beauty of any surrounding as a potted plant and as a garden plant as well!

Having a dishwasher is great, but it can lead to some questions. From wondering what items are dishwasher-safe to asking whether dish soap and dish detergent are interchangeable, we’ve all been there.

When you’re in a deep-cleaning frenzy, it can be tempting to tackle everything with soap. But soap isn’t the best fit for every item in your home, and it can even cause further damage in some cases. Here are some common household objects that shouldn’t be cleaned with soap (and how you can wash them instead).

Are you looking for distinct wall decor ideas? Then, add a living feature to your room with Best Ferns for Mounting on the Wall; find beautiful options below.

Here’s Lemon Meringue Pothos – a new addition to the Pothos family, this beautiful houseplant promises to transform your indoor garden with its bright color combination!

From the initial sprouting of a tiny seed to the development of lush, fragrant blossoms and the eventual harvest of sun-kissed lemons, each growth stage is a marvel of nature’s magic. This guide will give you info on Lemon Tree Growth Stages.

If you’ve been searching for a professional-looking DIY to take care of your holiday gifts this season, DIY cocktail candles might be the perfect option.

From fragrant herbs promoting deep sleep to small, garden-inspired tokens that soothe the soul, explore how these items can elevate your nighttime routine to a blissful, botanical experience. Keep reading to know about the best Things to Keep Under Your Pillow.

Although beneficial for the ecosystem, sweet bees can be a nuisance for gardeners and outdoor enthusiasts, especially during the warmer months. Fortunately, repelling these tiny, buzzing visitors doesn’t have to involve harsh chemicals or complex strategies. Here’s How to Repel Sweat Bees Naturally!

Growing compact Lemon Tree Varieties for Containers is a bright and zesty way to bring a slice of the Mediterranean to your balcony or patio. They’ll stay under 4-5 feet, making them ideal for tight spots!

Lemon Cucumbers, as the name suggests, look like citrus, which makes them quite a unique addition to any garden! Here are all the growing details.

You can turn your grocery store trips into a green adventure! Not just fruits and vegetables, there are some Amazing Houseplants You Can Grow from Grocery Stores and Supermarket Products with a bit of creativity and patience. Well, by ‘house’plants we mean—certain herbs, flowers, and edibles too, that can easily thrive in your home!

If you are looking for trailing plants that are also really easy to look after, these Heart Leaf Philodendron Varieties will win your ❤️!

Inspired by places and people they love, Jemima Jones and Lucy Carr-Ellison, founders of Tart London and Wild by Tart have partnered with Daylesford Organic to share their recipe for Pumpkin pappardelle.

Tips for Growing Lemon Balm Indoors

Cake stands are timeless, versatile, and stellar centerpieces for any table. Whether you top them with seasonal decor, plants, charcuterie, jewelry, or dessert, our best cake stands never go out of style. 

If you are not sure about the Sunflower Colors, we are here to help you out! We have handpicked the best ones and have also divided the article in section according to the shades to help you pick out the most stunning one!

Extracted from The Farm Table by Julius Roberts (Ebury Press, £27). Photography by Elena Heatherwick. Read our interview with Julius here.

It’s a well-worn stereotype, but the tale of the ambitious twenty-something tends to be one set to the backdrop of a thrumming city. Where the buzz of cocktail bars, late-night restaurants, and thunderous commuter traffic on the Central line attracts energetic young things hungry to seize the opportunities a busy metropolis offers. Moving out of the city was long an indicator that fleeting youth had vanished: when the tube gave you a headache, when a bar crammed to it’s seams became irritating, when the peace of being away from the so-called ‘action’ was more alluring than the excitement of being in it. How refreshing then to meet with Julius Roberts, who, eight years ago at the tender age of 23 made a decision many of his peers may have considered ‘before his time’, to flee a bustling capital city life as a chef to start a new one as a self-taught, first-generation farmer in rural Suffolk, and by doing so, has inspired a generation to look at life, success, food and opportunity quite differently. 

If you like chillies – and you have enough sun to grow them in – they are a brilliant choice for containers and small spaces. In this post you can find out why I find them so good, my three favourite varieties (the choice of variety makes a big difference), and three wonderful sauces / pickles to make with your harvests. I’d love to learn about your favourite chilli varieties and homemade chilli sauces in the comments below.

If there’s one DIY recipe that’s simple, fun, and makes a house feel (and smell) like a home, it’s a simmer pot. All you have to do is cut some fruit into slices, add it to a pot with some spices, cover the ingredients with water, and simmer it on the stove for a few hours, and voila—you have a warm, inviting home. It’s such a lovely trick that you might consider bringing part of the routine into the rest of your household duties. Like, perhaps, cleaning your pillows?

How to Grow Fruit Trees in a Greenhouse

James R. Salomon

Spider Mums, scientifically known as Chrysanthemum Morifolium, is a delightful addition to gardens, offering a diverse range of captivating colors and patterns. These unique varieties showcase intricate designs and colors, making them stand out in any outdoor setting. Let’s explore some of the most Beautiful Spider Mum Varieties and Colors.

Keeping citrus trees indoors is a dream for many gardeners who live in cold climates like the Northeast, especially through long, dark, and snowy winters. Many gardeners face the agonizing decision either to allow a precious and often expensive citrus tree that they found at a garden center in spring to freeze or to bring it inside for winter. This article will go over everything you need to know to grow citrus outdoors during summer and indoors during winter, and it offers tips on pest management, pollination, fertilization, and repotting.

We are huge fans of great laundry hacks at The Spruce, and we especially love reusing household items as easy, effective additions to your machine. This is especially true if they can replace harsh chemicals, or lessen the amount of product needed to get a load of laundry smelling great and feeling fresh.

In the world of gardening, battling pests is an ongoing challenge. While traditional pest control methods certainly have their merits, some gardeners have ventured into the realm of unconventional remedies and lesser-known tricks to protect their precious plants. Here’s a glimpse into the world of Bizarre Pest Control Remedies that might just save your garden.

If you are a fan of colors, then don’t miss out on these Best Tricolor Aglaonemas! They will look stunning in your rooms in classy pots!

The focus on food waste tends to be on the fresh items we don’t manage to eat before they go past their sell-by date, but in our house there are plenty of pantry items that are hidden from view and remain unused, and my Inner Womble has been inventing ways to make use of them. Now that I’m at home for lunch, making fresh soup and bread is a good way of dealing with both of them – a blended soup can hide a multitude of less-than-perfect food items, and an inventive bread recipe can make use of some as well.