The Lost Language of Flowers and Foliage by Candida Martinelli In the mid 1800s, when someone created a bouquet, they created a message too. The message wasnt written in a letter or on a card, but in the flowers and foliage that made up the b ... >> read entire article
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Backyard Landscaping by Randeen Cummings Nelson
No longer are we limited by zone to having spectacular incredible edibles incorporated into our backyard landscaping. If you are like us and have a big front yard, y ... >> read entire article
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14 Perennials That Will Add Winter Interest to Your Garden by Hilary Rinaldi Just because it is going to turn cold in a few months, doesnt mean your yard has to look dull or lifeless. Believe it or not, there are other plant options that you can use to mak ... >> read entire article
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Fun, Funky Garden Plants by Valerie Garner I have a love for funky, fun and unique garden plants. Heres one to try. Its called Sea Holly, and its actually in the thistle family. Sea Holly is a perennial garden plant, which ... >> read entire article
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Balcony Gardens by Candida Martinelli Balcony gardens are common in places where people live in apartments or condominiums because colorful, vibrant, charming balcony gardens bring life to city landscapes all summer lo ... >> read entire article
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Dont Feed The Deer! by Gizmo Creations As every homeowner knows, deer can be a major landscape menace. Unfortunately, few plants are fully deer-proof, although there are several plant varieties that deer will generally ... >> read entire article
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A Tip To Care For Your Winter Garden Pond by Bob Roy Just like caring for your fall flowers it is just as important to beware of what the needs are of your garden pond. Most garden ponds are built to give additional beauty to the ar ... >> read entire article
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The Winter Garden by Jay North Something about late fall and winter weather makes some growers just want to stay inside rather the play in their gardens. I can relate. Heck, even bears have the good sense to sta ... >> read entire article
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Garden Remedies by Linda Binns Summer offers a bounty of beautiful sights and smells as gardens bloom and wildflowers blossom. And while we may appreciate this seasons feast for the senses, you may not realize t ... >> read entire article
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Summer Pruning by Thomas Leo Ogren Like most people who grow deciduous fruit trees (apples, peaches, plums, cherries, apricots, etc.) I used to do lots of serious heavy pruning every winter. Each winter ... >> read entire article
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The Renaissance Garden by Candida Martinelli A Renaissance Garden is a place for retreat from a hectic world. Its for pleasure and peace. Its for wandering, pottering and contemplating. Any practical elements s ... >> read entire article
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How to Attract Hummingbirds to Your Garden by Lesley Dietschy Visualize watching a bright green hummingbird in your garden moving from flower to flower in search of the tasty nectar within. These beautiful and tiny birds weigh about 2 to 20 ... >> read entire article
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English Cottage Gardening by Ena Clewes In the days of old England, many of the workers in small villages were called Peasants and they would own small houses with very small gardens. These gardens would have to supply t ... >> read entire article
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Planting a Moon Garden by Maya-Rose Nash The brilliant summer hours of light begin to fade...as the sun shuts its sleepy eye on the day. A covert magic is about to unfold as night casts its shadow over the land! The sultr ... >> read entire article
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Making A Log Suet Feeder by Shifra Stein Making a log suet feeder for your backyard birds is extremely easy, even for construction-challenged persons. It only takes a few minutes to create this simple suet feeder that can ... >> read entire article
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Organic Growing for the Urban Gardener by Jay North As the world population inflates and metropolitan areas continue to expand, urban sprawl has quickly overtaken the natural landscape. Yet within these concrete jungles, a new breed ... >> read entire article
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Remove Indoor Air Pollution With House Plants by Michele Lum Wow! Looking at the list, there must be plenty of formaldehyde in our homes! The scary part is formaldehyde can cause watery eyes, burning sensations in the eyes and throat, nausea ... >> read entire article
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Composting Made Easy by Jay North Whether we grow our own food and seek to be more self-sufficient, or shop at our local neighborhood grocer, we all eat off the land. What we feed Mother Earth affects what we have ... >> read entire article
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Undiagnosed Allergy Illnesses by Thomas Leo Ogren Many times it is very difficult to figure out what is causing someone’s allergies, or their symptoms that may seem like allergies. Likewise, there are numerous other environmentall ... >> read entire article
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Local Honey and Allergies by Thomas Leo Ogren As one who makes his living by writing about allergies and asthma, I am often asked about the potential health benefits of using local honey. Honey contains bit ... >> read entire article
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