20 native plants you can grow from cuttings
This plant list includes native plant species from the southern Great Lakes region of Canada and the United States that can be propagated by cuttings. For a detailed tutorial, see How to Fell Coniferous Trees. New England Aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae) Grow cuttings of native plants New England Aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae) There are several ways to […]
Real-world enlightenment
This week’s Mindful Social Podcast! Greetings again, Susan Kaiser Greenland! In her new book, Real-World Enlightenment: Discovering Ordinary Magic in Everyday Life, Susan shares her trademark practical, yet joyful, approach to wisdom practice with 50 mindfulness tools to help you navigate the challenges of modern life. Drawing from wisdom traditions and scientific insights from around […]
12 Ways to Respond to Unkindness with Kindness
I found this on Mastodon (the best social media platform) where it was shared by user Vee and I thought it was super useful: I’m not sure exactly where this came from, but it appears to be from a company called HackingHR. It says: Understanding the Source Unkind acts often stem from the other person’s […]
Medium length hair: is it perfect?
Is there anyone in the world who procrastinates more than someone who has medium-length hair and can’t decide whether to cut it or grow it? Jeepers Creeper. It’s like a curse! Catch me with any length of hair that ends between the chin and shoulders, and I’ll rave about the pros and cons of having […]
Why does the pH of water fluctuate in hydroponics?
Maintaining the correct pH level in your hydroponic system is critical to plant health and growth. One of the common challenges growers face is pH fluctuations. This article explains what pH drift is, why it occurs, and how it affects your hydroponic system. We will also discuss solutions to alleviate this issue and how they […]