Why You Need To Grow Chives

 

I have been collecting different types of herbs to plant on our pots in the kitchen. The newest addition is the chives seed kit in bamboo container. I love herbs they just make our dishes more flavorful and they do have distinct aroma that could definitely catch my family's attention when I am cooking. It is actually more practical to have these potted herbs indoors, not only they are fresh, but also you can save money from buying at the grocery or market. Plus you are assured that these herbs do not contain harmful chemical fertilizers that could have great effect on you and your family's health. Having these herbs on your kitchen also saves your time from going out to your garden to pick them when needed.

There are many health benefits that we could get from these herbs especially the chives. Sometimes, we could only eat chives when we order a baked potato at a restaurant. But now, having these chive seed kits at home is really a good choice. What we don't know is that chives are very low in calorie and they contain many noteworthy flavonoid anti-oxidants, plant fiber, minerals and vitamins that have proven health benefits. Fresh chives are rich in folates, as well as Vit. C and K. In fact, chives are one of the richest source of Vit. K more than that of in scallions. Furthermore, the leaves are packed with other B-complex vitamins and some essential minerals such as copper, iron, manganese, zinc, and calcium. What more could we ask for from this tiny plant with so many health benefits. You and your family will sure love this wonder herb.

Now, we know that chives are nutrient-dense food, meaning, that while they are low in calorie they are high in beneficial nutrients like vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants. It only tells us that we should not take for granted eating chives or any other herbs because it will definitely save us from different health problems.

Nutrition Facts Of Healthy Herbs

 

Everyone loves pasta, especially me. I don't just love to eat them but I love to cook them too. That is the reason why I strongly believe that gardening and cooking should be partnered. Because whatever vegetables, herbs or fruits that you have planted on your backyard might be part of the ingredients of your meals. It's a practical way to save money, while making sure that you and your family is eating healthy and organic foods only. Also, it saves your time and effort on going to the market and standing in long lines just to pay could also be strenuous. That is the reason why, it really pays off to have your own garden of fruits and vegetables at home.

Another good thing about having your own garden is that, your ingredients are readily available whenever you need them. They are freshly picked from your garden, which means the fresher the ingredients, the better is the taste of the meal you are cooking. Just like the herbs, your food will not only taste great but they also holds an important role in our wellness. Good thing, some of my friends were able to give us some herb kits for indoor gardening. One, that I love most is the genovese pesto plus herb kit. It was given to us by a friend during our house warming party. With the genovese pesto plus herb kit, I can definitely make or create three delicious pesto recipe that go wonderfully with everything form pasta to paninis.

Adding herbs to your food or everyday meals is simply not just adding special flavors and spicy taste, but rather they contain many anti-microbial substances that help keep our food protected form these agents. They also contain unique anti-oxidants essential oils, vitamins, phyto-sterols ans many other plants derived nutrient substances which helps boost our immunity level. Herbs are, in fact, medicines in smaller dosages.

Creating a Unique Space for Plants At Home

Having a plant indoor makes the air cleaner and fresher compared to houses without one. Nowadays, it has already a trend having live plants indoor because of the many benefit that it provides. But, it's not always the plant on pots that we display indoors. Now, even the wall can have a living plant attached and it comes with a frame as well. It was a friend of mine who introduced me to the beauty of having indoor living walls. I didn't want it at first, but I couldn't resist the beauty, charm and uniqueness that it will bring to our home.

My friend provided me a website where I could buy these indoor living wall kit with modern frame, as I browse though their entire website, I was astonished to see all living plants in decorative planters and pots, as well as seed kits and globe terrariums which I can add up to my collection of plants at home. I know, that I will have to go through a lot of maintenance to make sure that these plants will grow beautifully indoors but I am ready for the challenge. Good thing is that I do not have to worry about the water drippings because the kit comes with a water collector tank at the bottom, so the drippings will go to the tank directly. The kit also includes a moisture mat at the back of the planter so to keep the soil of the plants watered longer and the moisture that the plants needed is maintained.

I am very excited to receive the living wall kit that I ordered online, it says in the shipment details that I will be receiving it within the next 2 to 3 business days. It will be an additional decoration at home, especially this coming Christmas day. I know anybody who will see it, will surely envy it.

Plant Lights For Indoor Gardening

There are many requirements for plants to grow healthily. On my previous blog I have discussed the importance of water. But today, let me share to you the importance of light to these plants. Every plant differs from one another, that is the reason why their growth requirements also differs. Some plants needs direct light from the sun while others can stay indoors. Their specific needs would determine which lightning is appropriate for optimum growth. Remember, if using artificial light it must mimic the natural light coming from the sun to which the plant is best adapted. If that plant does not get the light that it needed or does not get enough light, it will not grow, regardless of other conditions. For example, vegetables grow best in full sunlight, and to flourish indoors they need equally high light levels, whereas foliage plants grow in full shade and can grow normally with much lower lights. 

Sometimes, we would encounter bad weather conditions and that we need to transfer plants indoor, or if it is the winter season, we will have no choice but to grow these specific plants indoor. Good thing is that there are intelligent indoor plant lights available at the market that was manufactured and distributed by Emily's plants. The intelligent plant light will eventually become your best tool when the lovely plant you received as a gift , or the ones you bought fail to live up to its fullest in a home or office setting. Plants get affected as well when it comes to the intensity or amount, the color and duration of light. But before deciding on what plant lights or artificial light to buy, you have to research on how much sunlight your plant needs. Giving your plant too much exposure to the sun and it will look bleached, pale or even burned, too few hours and it will have thin leaves and elongated shoots. 

If you have a plant in low light, adding supplemental indoor plant lights can help it stay vigorous and blooming. For more details about Emily's plants intelligent plant light, feel free to visit their website. There you would find different house and green plants, as well as, seed kits and gardening supplies too.