Welcome to the House Fur blog about living happily with pets and plants! I share my tips for living healthy and happy with dogs, cats, and over 100 houseplants.
How to Grow and Care for Hardy Hibiscus Flowers
The vibrant flowers of hibiscus and their tubular stamens are iconic. Learn how to grow hardy hibiscus as far north as Zone 4 in this Gardener’s Path guide.
Houseplants for the Bathroom: 14 Varieties That’ll Love the Humidity – Everything Abode
Find out what bathroom plants are best for bathrooms with high humidity! Learn about plants like the fern, peace lily, and more.
Thai Noodle Salad with the BEST EVER Peanut Sauce
A simple delicious recipe for Thai Noodle Salad with Peanut Sauce, loaded up with healthy veggies. Vegan and Gluten free, this make-ahead salad is perfect for midweek lunches or large gatherings. Add Sesame Ginger Tofu for added protein! Watch the video.
Blossom end rot in tomatoes is one of the most frustrating problems when you grow tomatoes in your g
Blossom end rot on tomatoes is a common gardening problem. Learn how to recognize, prevent, and cure blossom end rot to help your tomatoes thrive.
Sweet potato and lentil lasagne
Make this lasagne as a hearty vegetarian main everyone will enjoy - it's perfect the next day for lunch too!
How Karen Rhind started again with a lavender farm and dry garden in Central Otago
For a lavender enthusiast and landscape designer, crafting a wild and beautiful garden in one of the country’s most inhospitable environments was an expression of letting go. Words: Cheree Morrison Photos: Rachael McKenna This article was originally published in the March/April 2018 issue of NZ Life & Leisure. The Central Otago sky is a watercolour backdrop – and the plant palette in Karen Rhind’s Bannockburn garden makes up the ‘brushes’ that wash it with delicate hues: the fragrant tips of green bushels dipped in lavender and violet; ticklish grasses in shades of blonde, and olive trees thick with bristles of
1 Acre Design for a Homestead with Livestock
It’s 2024 and everyone loves the idea of homesteading. And what’s more natural than a beautiful homesteading design that incorporates houseplants that can benefit your home year-round! Houseplants offer much more than aesthetically pleasing greenery. They are essential elements in homesteading designs, providing a host of benefits that enhance your off-grid lifestyle. From improving indoor … Homesteading Designs Ideas (1 Acre, 3 Acre, etc) Read More »
Udon Noodle and Veggie Bowl – Best of Vegan
Udon Noodle and Veggie Bowl: Maple-glazed tempeh and rich umami sauce complement udon noodles and veggies in this flavorful vegan dish. Get the recipe here.
