Let’s set the record straight. Despite our wishful thinking, there is no such thing as a plant that repels mosquitoes.

Mint is a versatile herb of European origin that has many uses from calming the digestive tract to freshening breath. It also makes a wonderful iced mint tea and is a nice addition to fruit salads.

We know that gardening often has emotional and physical benefits, but have you heard about the study that links gardening to a lower risk of lung cancer?

The fact is that while many people enjoy gardening most people don’t have the time or money to spend. That's why "thinking small" is a good idea.

Most of think of flowers and other plant parts as having a pleasant fragrance, and of course many of them do, but sometimes flowers can smell, well, rather stinky.