Gardening Tips & Information
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Neonatives Vs. Old Natives – Defining Native Plants Isn’t Clear Cut
What are neonative plants? Click here to find out.
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How to Grow An Air Quality Garden
Air quality is more important now than ever. Click here to learn how to lower your AQI with your garden.
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Bee Sting Self-Care: Bee And Wasp Sting Treatment At Home
Getting stung by a bee is a constant hazard of gardening. Click here to learn what to do when a bee stings you.
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What Is No Mow May And How Does It Help Pollinators?
What is No Mow May and does it help pollinators? Click here to learn more and see how you can join in on No Mow May.
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Carbon Gardening: Gardening To Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Did you know you can reduce carbon emissions using plants? Click here for information on carbon gardening.
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What Makes A Plant Invasive? How Good Plants Go Bad
What makes a plant invasive? How do plants become invasive? Click here to find out.
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How Do Plants Know When To Bloom?
How do flowering plants know when to bloom? Learn the process that tells them when it’s time.
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Do You Need A License To Sell Plants From Home?
If you want to sell the plants you grow and propagate, know the rules. Read these tips first.
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Beatrix Potter: Mycologist, Illustrator, And Author
Beatrix Potter is known for her children's books, but she was also an enthusiastic mycologist. Click to read more.
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What Ethnobotany Teaches Us About Plants And People
Have you ever heard of an ethnobotanical garden? Click here to learn all about it.
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Prevent Back Pain From Gardening With These Tips And Tricks
Back pain from gardening is such a common complaint. Read these tips that can help keep gardening enjoyable.
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Learn How Plants And Soil Produce The Smell Of Rain
Have you ever wondered why rain smells? Click here to learn how plants and soil make that pleasing “rain smell” aroma.
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Sustainable Permaculture Suburban Yard Design
What is permaculture? What are some permaculture front yard ideas? Find these answers and more here.
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3 Common Gardening Mistakes That Harm The Environment
What are some common gardening mistakes that harm the environment? Click here to find out.
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Spring Cleanup Time: When To Start Spring Garden Cleaning
Knowing when/how to spring clean your garden is important for local ecosystems, as many pollinators overwinter in dead plant material you may want to remove. By waiting to clean, it ensures the safety of these beneficial insects. Learn about spring garden cleaning here.
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How To Determine Last Frost Date
Knowing the last frost date is very important. Whether you are starting seeds or just want to know when it is safe to plant your vegetables, you need to know when the last frost date is. This article will help.
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How To Reduce Waste In Your Yard And Garden
Want to learn the best practices for creating less waste in your yard and garden? Click here to read up on the latest.
