Climate change analysis requires enormous data, and you can contribute by reporting on life cycles of plants and wildlife in your backyard.
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What is a GMO? The official definition from the USDA may not be the same as what you believe a GMO is.
Chemical companies want us to weed and feed our lawns unnecessarily every spring and fall. As a result the American lawn has become a chemical dump.
Onions are relatively easy to grow in your garden, as long as you’ve chosen the right cultivar for the day length in your area of North America.
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An explanation of what all of those terms on plant tags and seed packets really mean.
Shiitake mushrooms are incredibly versatile. Their earthy fragrance and meaty texture enhance a wide variety of dishes.
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Wild mammals like the same foods as we do, especially in such tidy groupings in your garden. Liquid Fence is by far the most effective repellent for keeping them out.
What Is The Best Rabbit, Squirrel and Deer Repellent? (Liquid Fence review) Read More »
How little, it turns out, I knew about birds, especially the species that live in my backyard.
Review: Gardening For The Birds: How to Create A Bird-Friendly Backyard by George Adams Read More »
A Norfolk Pine makes a wonderful Christmas gift or houseplant. But can you plant it outside after the holidays?
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Tips for choosing a healthy Poinsettia and how to take care of it at home. Follow these tips and you’ll enjoy your Poinsettia’s color well into March.
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