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03/15/2025

Joan Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an American lawyer and jurist who served as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1993 until her death in September 2020. 💡

07/17/2023

Whether hiking a mountain or mowing your lawn, you don’t have to look far to find materials for a natural first aid kit. Medicinal plants are abundant throughout the country and have been used for centuries to treat wounds and common ailments.

Here are 10 plants to get you started, recommended by Byers and de la Montagne. 😉

Gardening

Medicinal plants are abundant throughout the country and have been used for centuries to treat wounds and common ailments.

07/15/2023

Sustainable farming uses a number of different practices and techniques.

Here are 16 sustainable farming practices explained by experts in the field. 😉

With all the lingo and jargon, farming sustainably can seem like an inscrutable task.

07/14/2023

“Can you reuse potting soil from year to year?” The short answer: mostly yes, but it depends on a few factors, including the health of your plants and the size of your pots.

Read on to know more about reusing your potting soil. 😉

As you stare down your fallow pots and container gardens, you may find yourself wondering, “Can you reuse potting soil from year to year?”

07/13/2023

Fragrant flowers make a lovely, aromatic addition to any garden. If you are accustomed to growing primarily edible crops, though, there are a few considerations for fragrant gardening for your first foray into these beautiful blooms.

The following is an excerpt from “Home Grown Gardening: Container and Fragrant Gardening” by Peter Loewer. 😉

What you need to know to get started with fragrant gardening.

07/12/2023

Ferns are a great way to bring a little greenery indoors. Just like with your garden, though, you want your ferns to thrive. Besides regular watering practices, the best way to do that is with a solid substrate for them to live in.

The following excerpt from “The Complete Book of Ferns” by Mobee Weinstein shares three basic recipes for growing ferns. 😉

Ferns are only as good as their substrate.

07/06/2023

When gardening is more than just a hobby, every tool and accessory needs to be just right. Thankfully, now you can find a wider range of products that blend function and style.

Looking for the best gift for a gardener who has everything? We have put together a list with the best gifts for the gardener who also loves contemporary design. 😉

Discover the best gifts for the gardener in your life in our complete list that includes everything from scissors to boots and aprons, etc.

07/05/2023

No matter your reasoning for looking beyond flowers, there are many substitutes for you to consider.

Here we look at the 24 best alternatives to flowers as gifts or for the garden. 😉

Are you looking for substitute for flowers when giving a gift or adding to your garden? Here are 20+ flower alternatives to consider...

07/04/2023

Love macrame?

Macrame is all the rage these days, and rightfully so. 👌

Make this macrame plant hanger to upgrade the way you display your plants!

You can easily create these customizable DIY macrame plant hangers to match your style. Make this DIY craft and enjoy having more stylish plant hangers.

07/03/2023

When spring arrives, why not welcome it with a garden full of blossoms to chase the winter blues away? 🌼🌺

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07/01/2023

Summer is a time when your garden delivers a riot of color and texture, not to mention attracting beautiful butterflies and hummingbirds. 🌼🌺🦋

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