Calgary Plant Lady

I help you breathe easier by cleaning the air with my plants.

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Gardens - Marigolds – Repel mosquitoes and ants, plant in pots to place near windows and doors. Or place on your deck or main gathering area.

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Houseplants - Fertilize houseplants when they are actively growing. This means most plants need more fertilizer in the spring and summer.

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Gardens - Use annuals for color around new landscaping. These quick bloomers add color until your perennials have time to fill in.

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Houseplants - Pay attention to see if the plant is lanky or has paler foliage. This may be an indication that it is not getting enough light.

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Herbs - Coriander can often be found in ginger cookies, curry, Indian dishes, Greek dishes, Asian cooking, pickles, veal, fish, fruit puddings, tea cakes, and apple crumble recipes.

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Gardens - Landscaping on a budget – Hire a landscape designer to develop a plan, then do the work yourself.

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Herb - Paprika is also known as that red stuff people sprinkle on deviled eggs. It can be sweet, hot, or smoky. Most are labeled as such. It's bright red in color and is used for both color and flavor.

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Houseplants - Place ice cubes around the soil, but not touching the stem. The ice will melt slowly, releasing water gradually and evenly into the soil.

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@ExploreForage Spider plants do well. You might try other methods of watering your plants.

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@ExploreForage Spider plants do well. You might try other methods of watering your plants.

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Herbs - Mint can be used in a variety of ways - in hummus, with chocolate, in teas, in alcoholic drinks (such as mint juleps or mojitos), mixed into a fruit salad, with meats, peas, etc.

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Houseplants - Talk to your plants, the carbon dioxide in your breath may energize their gas exchange cycles.

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Herbs - Ginger is hot, sweet and lemony. When fresh, the inside is very fibrous. Like most of the sweeter herbs and spices, it can be used in sweet and savory dishes.