Teachings from Our Plant Elders: In Conversation With LoriAnn Bird
Every plant has a story, and every story has its roots. So much of our plant knowledge comes ... Read More The post Teachings from Our Plant Elders: In Conversation…
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Grow Anywhere: A Clever Kitchen Garden Kit for Beginners, Courtesy of Planted Places
Planted Places, an online gardening supply store, sprung from the conviction that growing food at home, in small batches, is more nutritionally beneficial than purchasing from large grocery stores. However,…
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Naancaccia: A Butter-Drenched, No-Knead Flatbread Singing with Field Garlic
Winter’s approach signals the demise of annual plants, and the beginning of a months-long slumber for most perennials. But there are exceptions. A recent walk in a crunchy-leafed forest in…
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The Off-Season Garden: 6 Tips for a Beautiful Winter Landscape
We’re a month away from the winter solstice, but that’s no reason to ignore your garden. In his debut book, Plants for the Winter Garden, nurseryman and garden designer Warren…
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Get to Know Your Poinsettias: History, Growing, and Styling
If there was one plant that embodied the spirit of Christmas, poinsettias would be at the top of ... Read More The post Get to Know Your Poinsettias: History, Growing,…
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Houseplant of the Week: cobra cactus
A striking, sun-worshipping irregular-shaped succulent that also produces flowers Why will I love it? The Opuntia zebrina f. reticulata is an unusual cactus due to its distinctive crisscross markings on…
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A Peppermint Lip Balm Recipe for Sweet Sweet Lips
This peppermint lip balm recipe is lip-smacking good, and hey, it smells amazing too! Great to use all ... Read More The post A Peppermint Lip Balm Recipe for Sweet…
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Quick Takes With: Marie Viljoen
South African-born, Brooklyn-based writer Marie Viljoen is our resident weed queen, a professional forager who, in her words, “serves up portable, wild-inspired picnics to lure people into the wonder of…
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This mulch I know: it’s good for your garden any time of year, but particularly in winter
Whether compost, manure or wood chippings, a thick protective layer has a litany of benefits“Mulch, I think, is one of my favourite gardening words. There’s something onomatopoeic about it: conjuring…
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How to Start Your Winter Indoor Garden
Introduction to Indoor Gardening As the crisp winds of autumn fade and winter draws near, many gardening enthusiasts turn their attention to cultivating vibrant, lush indoor gardens. Indoor gardening during…
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