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Now that’s an old-fashioned favorite!” I came to a stand by my friend’s display of hollyhocks. “Purple, pink, red ... these midsummer bloomers are real gems. Are they perennial?” “Actually, …
I have an awkward confession to make. I'm watching "The Office" for the first time (belatedly), and getting up to speed with all the jokes my friends made back in 2007. While I have enjoyed the show …
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“What’s that horrible smell?” I pinched my nose. As always, my friend's sunroom was filled with plants of every description. But there was a new one that caught my attention, and I leaned in for a …
According to a quick Google search, onions are the third most bought vegetable in the United States (the average U.S. citizen consumes about 22 pounds of onions a year). Most people that I know use …
Winter is nearly over, and I've been flexing my irrepressible hope and getting seeds started indoors. While watching my little starting pots with great anticipation, I did a quick internet search to …
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“You know those hats the young girls wear?” my friend asked. “The ones with the opening for a ponytail?” She pointed at an addition to her garden collection. “Here’s a plant that looks just like …
Ocimum tenuiflorum also known as tulsi or holy basil, is a popular Ayurvedic herb in India that is commonly used for tea. With “holy” being in one of its common names, you may have correctly concluded …
Fire has always been a part of our environment just like water, earth, and air. Believe it or not, fire is one of the most essential natural agents of change because it plays a vital role in …
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"Come see my newest succulent.” My friend greeted me at the door. She is always trying to grow something new, so I wasn’t surprised to be invited (yet again) to study a plant. I followed her to the …
“No. No, no, NO! ARGHHH!” This is typically not the sound you want to hear coming from the squash patch. But I had reached my wit’s end and was throwing a (teeny tiny) hissy fit over my plants …
Garlic bread, garlic mashed potatoes, garlic pesto, garlic-y vegetable stew, garlic aloo gobhi -- are you seeing a theme here? Garlic! This article is going to talk about the popular ingredient in a …
Most gardeners have heard of nitrogen-fixers and use them on an active basis. How many know about the scientific methodology of how nitrogen-fixers work? How about identifying symptoms of nitrogen …
“Did you know there’s an 800-year-old oak tree in Kent, England? It’s called Majesty or the Fredville Oak.” “And what about that sycamore tree near Hadrian’s Wall?” I replied. “That one's only …
Ocotillo, also known as coachwhip, Jacob’s staff, vine cactus, or by the scientific name of Fouquieria splendens, is a flowering spiny shrub that’s a characteristic species of the Sonoran and …
“What was that plant you gave me last year? I can never remember the name.” My friend, Susan, pointed to a plant in her garden. “The Bergenia?” I nodded. “Yes. It’s sprouting a stem -- I …
For some, composting is a stinky mess that half-reformed hippies insist on building in "decent" neighborhoods. For others, it's a mysterious, alchemical process that master gardeners alone comprehend. …
“Did you know there’s a shrub in India that blooms once every 12 years?” (My friend was sharing more gardening trivia.) “I read about it somewhere,” I replied. “What’s it called?” “The …
Worldwide, bats receive an undeserved bad rep. If asked, most people worldwide will say they don’t like bats. Bats smell bad, they’re creepy, dangerous, and are typically portrayed as scary in …
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From the “Meat Eater’s Guide to Climate Change and Health” The Environmental Working Group's new report takes into account the full “cradle-to-grave” carbon footprint of each food item based on the …
Energy Consumption Stats: Total world energy in 2004 came from the following sources: geothermal, solar, wind, and wood energy make up 1% nuclear 6% hydroelectric 6% coal 26% gas 23% oil …
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