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As one of the Home and Gardening Channel Stewards, I am one of the gardening sub-channel stewards, and as such, I look forward to sharing my love of plants and gardening with all Helium members. I am always available to help anyone who seeks help on anything

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: My great, true, personal garden story: 3 of 393
When my husband approached me late last winter after seeing a commercial on television for a Topsy Turvy tomato planter, I certainly didn't expect him to suggest that we buy one. He doesn't share my passion for gardening, or more importantly, for plants, but he accepts it and recognizes that gardening and plants give me grea... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) The joys of gardening: 1 of 48
Gardening is probably the most widely recognized and popular hobby in America. What is it about gardening that gives people so much satisfaction? Although I cannot speak for other people, I can try to articulate why I find so much joy in gardening. I happen to love plants. It doesn't matter whether they are flowering plants, ... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips Good ways to incorporate exercise into a packed school week: 1 of 33
We are all aware of the benefits of exercise, but for college students who are stressed, overworked and over scheduled, finding the time to fit regular workouts into an already over booked schedule can seem all but impossible. With a little creativity, resourcefulness and a will to find a way, it is possible to incorporate ex... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Be smart with candles: Tame the risks of open flames: 1 of 30
Candles are such a joy to have around. They add so much to the atmosphere, adding ambiance, elegance and romance. As lovely and enjoyable as candles are, they can also be extremely dangerous and destructive. Knowing a bit about candles and how to use them safely can mean the difference between life and death.I didn't know muc... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Thanksgiving How to have a stress-free family Thanksgiving dinner: 1 of 22
Thanksgiving can be an incredibly stressful time for people, especially for those who bear much or most of the responsibility for preparing the family dinner. The degree of stress one encounters will depend on how big an ordeal the Thanksgiving feast will be, how many people there will be and who else will be available to hel... More..
Home & Garden > Vegetables & Herbs How to grow tomatoes: 1 of 21
Tomatoes are one of the most rewarding food crops to grow. To those who are uninitiated tomato growers there is nothing like a vine ripened homegrown tomato. Although tomatoes are not difficult to grow, they do have some basic requirements and considerations, all of which are extremely important to the growing success of the ... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) Easy pre-made lunches for when you're on the go in college: 1 of 21
For college students living off campus, planning and preparing a lunch for the next day can seem like a real bother. What if you live on campus and don't have lunch as part of your meal plan? How can you find a pre-made lunch or create one on your own so that you can just grab it and go? Finding a healthy, easy, cost effect... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Basics A guide to healthy fats: 1 of 21
In the world of fad diets and "loose weight quick" schemes, people who are not properly trained in nutrition or in medical problems associated with poor diet will think of any type of fat as the "food" equivalent of the seven deadly sins. Nothing could be further from the truth. There are good fats and there are bad fats. Wha... More..
Home & Garden > Vegetables & Herbs Vegetable gardening for beginners: 1 of 19
I have been a gardener for well over 20 years. Through my own mistakes and seeing those of others, I have become very familiar with the pitfalls that derail beginners and prevent them from being successful from the start. The start of any garden should always begin with an assessment of the soil. Most garden centers and home ... More..
Home & Garden > Vegetables & Herbs Gardening: Growing productive tomato plants: 1 of 19
Somehow, at least to me, the meaning of summer is inextricably connected with vegetable gardening, but the single most important crop that any gardener can grow is a tomato. You have not tasted a real tomato until you taste a home grown one. From then on, a tomato will never taste the same for you. Home grown tomatoes ripen o... More..