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No-Till Vegetable Gardening: The Easiest Way To Start A Vegetable Garden
A no till vegetable garden seems too easy to be true, but it works. It’s an eco-friendly method that makes sense.
By Amy Grant
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Support California Dogface Butterfly: Do More For Zerene Eurydice
Would you like to know how to support California’s state insect? We explain the vital pollinating role of the California dogface butterfly and how to help it in your backyard
By Teo Spengler
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How To Turn Your Garden Into A Certified Wildlife Habitat
You can make your garden an official haven for wildlife. Here's how.
By Amy Grant
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Bee Cups For Gardens: How To Add A Pollinator Water Station
Support bees and butterflies by adding a water station to your garden. Choose from DIY solutions to stylish designs that will add to the charm of the space.
By Melanie Griffiths
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Pollinator Garden Certification Guide: Turn Your Yard Into An Official Pollinator Preserve
You can get a pollinator garden certification by making your yard or garden a safe haven for pollinators with food, water and shelter.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Boost Your Wildlife Gardening Credentials With 8 Eco-Friendly Certifications
Be an Earth champion and check out some eco-friendly certifications for your yard, garden or property.
By Teo Spengler
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6 Special Mother’s Day Ideas For Moms Who Love To Garden
As you look for mother’s day ideas, think flowers, plants and gardening help, or make a terrarium or a sweet garden stepping stone.
By Amy Grant
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9 Simple Vegetable Garden Fence Ideas To Protect Your Produce
You work hard in your garden. Protect it with 9 vegetable garden fence ideas to prevent having to share your produce with local wildlife.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Gardening Makes You Live Longer, According To Research – How To Reap The Benefits
It's obvious that gardening makes you live longer, but it’s nice to know research supports the idea.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Try These Hummingbird Vines: 8 Best Flowering Vines For Hummingbirds
Want to improve your chances of attracting some of the world’s most charming avian visitors? Here are the best eight flowering vines for hummingbirds
By Tonya Barnett
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Help Your No-Dig Garden Succeed: Our Guide To No-Dig Gardening
Our guide to no-dig gardening explains a movement whose time has come. Learn no-till gardening methods to enrich and balance the health of your soil.
By Teo Spengler
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Does Gardening Reduce Carbon Footprint Size?
If you’d like to learn how to reduce your carbon footprint on the Earth, start with your garden activities and planting decisions.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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How To Use Less Plastic: 5 Ways To Go Greener In Your Garden
Data on how our overuse of plastic is harming the planet may leave you wondering how to use less plastic. Here are ideas for reduced plastic use in the garden.
By Teo Spengler
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How To "Feel" Soil Is Ready To Plant – Easy Tests And Fixes
Getting up close and personal with your soil will make you a better gardener. Learn how to determine and amend its texture and moisture content through touch.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Beautiful Butterfly Garden Ideas: 10 Ways To Attract Pretty Pollinators To Your Yard
Bringing butterflies to your backyard is one of the most important ways you can enhance wildlife, boost pollination and improve biodiversity. These 10 butterfly garden ideas can get you started
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Urban Beekeeping Guide: Top Tips For Raising Bees In The City
Urban beekeeping can be a rewarding and appreciated pastime, but first be sure it’s legal in your city and learn the ropes of beekeeping.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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"My Worst Mistake" – Gardeners Share 10 Hard-Learned Lessons
Gardeners never stop learning, and sometimes our mistakes are the best teachers. But why not save time and heartache by learning from other gardeners' failures?
By Melanie Griffiths