Christian Mission Aid
Grandville, MI:
Christ’s Light Brings a Breath of Fresh Air
Three tribal men in Vietnam had been friends for decades, helping each other through financial hardships, family struggles and illnesses by means of one great, shared love – marijuana.
Illegal and condemned by the government since they were teenagers in the 1960s, marijuana seemed to be the only constant in their frequently unpredictable lives. Through a street dealer who had become fast friends with one of the men, Binh*, they enjoyed a steady supply of cannabis that became a stable presence when all else – relationships, income, health – crumbled.
By the time the three friends were in their 40s…
How Do You Find Safe People?
After escaping abuse, finding a person who makes you feel safe can be like a breath of fresh air. Of course, coming to the point where you may be ready to even consider dating again varies from person to pe...
9 Fresh Ideas for a Fun Vertical Garden
Proof that plants don't need to be stuck in the ground.
How to Grow Your Own Herbs for Cooking
Ready to start a vegetable garden? We'll walk you through it.
It is time to get some fresh air and grow some great food.
Your Guide to Fresh Herbs Year-Round
If you’re longing for fresh herbs during cold, wet winter days—take heart. With a little preparation, plant know-how and winter protection, it’s possible to have herbs in every season.
Top Fresh Spring Vegetables (and How to Use Them)
Learn more about artichokes and other great fresh spring vegetables, including how to trim them and prepare them.
How to Preserve Fresh Herbs in Coconut Oil
It’s springtime again, and everything is growing like it should. Our gardens are bursting with rosemary, basil, dill, oregano and all manner of fresh, bold, aromatic and savory herbs<br>It’s undeniably great to have an abundant herb garden at your fingertips, but what if you have more herbs ready for harvest than you are ready to use?<br>Nothing need be lost, and with a little bit of coconut oil, an ice cube tray and a freezer, you can save your lovely bouquet of…
2 the Garden: How to grow fresh basil indoors
Gardening expert Jackie Albarella shares a few tips about how to grow fresh basil in your own home.
Grow Guide: DIY Hoop House for Light Dep.
Creating a homemade greenhouse is the quick and easy way to double your harvest! The primary benefits of building a covered structure for your plants is protection from wind and rain.
Master Gardener: New ideas take root and bring a bounty of fresh colors
Each gardening season is a new start for me. While most of my garden beds are being maintained rather than re-worked, I make it a point to try out some new plants and ideas each year.
Grow Fresh Herbs at Home
Brighten up your best summer dishes with homegrown herbs
How to Freeze Fresh Herbs
How to Pick Fresh Herbs
Anne Cori, of Kitchen Conservatory, shares a few tips for using and picking fresh herbs from your garden. Always cut the full springs from the plant, rather ...
How Air Plants Drink
Air plants (genus Tillandsia) are remarkable organisms. All it takes is seeing one in person to understand why they have achieved rock start status in the horticulture trade. Unlike what we think of as a "traditional" plant lifestyle, most species of air plants live a life free of soil. Instead, they attach themselves to the limbs and trunks of trees as well as a plethora of other surfaces<br>Living this way imposes some serious challenges. The biggest of these is the acquisition of…
How Houseplants Can Purify The Air In Your Home
Landscape designer Carson Arthur, explains how to use plants to make the air in your air fresh and beautiful!
10 tips for you to grow those perfect perennials
Spring is a time of excitement as new leaves emerge, the air seems sweeter, and gardeners get the itch to buy some additional plants.
Fresh Ideas for Growing Vegetables in Containers
Enjoy tasty, homegrown vegetables on your doorstep, deck, patio, balcony, or garden with these herb and vegetable garden ideas for containers.
How to grow fresh tarragon indoors
Tarragon is a good source of magnesium and iron, along with vitamins A, C, and B6. It is easy to grow and maintain at home, giving you an almost endless supply of this beneficial herb. Medical studies have shown that the use of tarragon can support cardiovascular health and can be used as an alterna
