Starting a garden is exciting, but it’s also easy to feel like you’re figuring things out as you go. I’ve been there—spending hours picking out seeds and planning the perfect […]
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Isn’t it amazing how a single scent can transport you to another time? The smell of certain flowers has a way of bringing back memories—summer evenings on the porch, visits
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I’ll admit it—when I was younger, I wasn’t exactly eager to take my parents’ advice. Whether it was about life, work, or even something as simple as gardening, I had
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When I was a kid, summer sunburns and Aloe Vera went hand-in-hand. I hated sunscreen and suffered pink and burning skin as a result. When my mom saw my new sunburn,
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A new growing season is an exciting time for any gardener. The time of year has come to plant those seeds and start growing your favorite plants. It’s a great
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If you desire to grow fruit, vegetables, or flowers, but don’t know how to get started or don’t have space, why not join a Community Garden near you? Nearly every city
The winter months can be a tough time for wildlife, especially for the fish who live in your garden pond. Luckily, pond fish are pretty hardy things and can survive
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Ralph Waldo Emerson once stated that “the Earth laughs in flowers” — and what better place for the Earth to laugh than in gardens? Gardens are heavenly. They bring life
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Disease, insects, fungal growth, and even natural disasters occasionally destroy trees. However, cutting down a mature tree can be very risky and lead to injuries and sometimes fatalities. Even highly
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