Christmas Tree Facts-Real vs Artificial
A live Christmas tree is a smarter environmental choice than a fake Christmas tree. Guest Author Dr Leonard Perry tells us why.
Choose Plants With Attractive Bark For Winter Landscapes
Winter landscapes with summer plants can be drab. Guest Author Dr Leonard Perry suggests plants that will add beauty to any winter view
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Review: Food Rules An Eater’s Manual (Illustrated Edition) by Michael Pollan
Food Rules by Michael Pollan has been re-issued with wonderful illustrations by artist Maira Kalman.
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Why You Should “Eat Local” At Thanksgiving And Christmas
“Eat Local” means buying everything for your holiday meals fresh from local growers, from the meats through the pies.
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Turn Autumn Tree Leaves Into Compost, Mulch, And Organic Fertilizer
Tree leaves that fall every autumn make fantastic compost or mulch to feed your garden plants. Here’s how to use them.
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Review: Plant Propagation by The American Horticultural Society
Plant Propagation from AHS is a marvelous edition, with all of the information you need to create new plants from your favorite specimens.
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Michael Pollan, Food Rules On Colbert Report
Video of Michael Pollan on The Colbert Report promoting his new book “Food Rules, An Eater’s Manual”.
Why Snow Causes More Tree Damage in Fall Than Winter
Snow that falls in October can devastate trees. Learn how you can reduce the chance of damage to your trees when a fall snowstorm strikes.
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Rototilling Your Organic Garden: More Harm Than Good?
Rototilling doesn’t benefit a garden. It creates more weeds and damages soil structure and organisms that takes months to reverse.
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Organic Gardening’s Physical Health, Mental Health, Financial, and Environmental Benefits
Those of us who spend time in our gardens know just how therapeutic organic gardening can be for our mental health and physical health.
Review: Botany For Gardeners by Brian Capon
Botany For Gardeners explains the life of plants simply and clearly. Gardeners will find much of the information in Brian Capon’s book essential.