I was thinking about pollinators and trees, the first thing that came into my head was the intimacy. Much like any intimate relationship, the interactions between pollinators and the trees they
Day: September 13, 2023
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Weed of the Month Broadleaf PlantainWeed of the Month Broadleaf Plantain
Broadleaf plantain ( Plantago major ) is a weed that’s common in lawns and along footpaths. Photo by Saara Nafici. It is a common sight on paths and lawns. The broadleaf plantain
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Caring for Ferns as HouseplantsCaring for Ferns as Houseplants
What is the appeal of ferns that makes them so attractive? Though they don’t bloom or produce fruit, or have a heady scent, they are the preferred choice of most
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Make Your Garden a Haven for Insect DiversityMake Your Garden a Haven for Insect Diversity
In addition to pollinators, there are other insects that sustain our ecosystems. Now is the perfect time to embrace the creatures that biologist E.O. Wilson described as “the little things
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Starting an Herb Garden in a Small Outdoor SpaceStarting an Herb Garden in a Small Outdoor Space
My backyard, which is a typical Brooklyn brownstone landscape, features an assortment of ground and container plants, as well as the sun is only available for a limited amount of
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Make a Lasagna Garden in a Raised BedMake a Lasagna Garden in a Raised Bed
Sheet composting, also referred to as lasagna gardening, is a traditional method that is often employed to increase the size of the borders of perennial gardens or transform an area
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Weed of the Month FleabaneWeed of the Month Fleabane
The Weed this month is one of the most beautiful typical North American native: fleabane! You’ve probably seen this lovely daisy-like flower in fields, along fences and buildings, as well
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Gardening may help reduce cancer risk boost mental healthGardening may help reduce cancer risk boost mental health
Recent research suggests that gardening can provide various health benefits, such as reducing the risk of developing cancer and other chronic illnesses. Manu Prats/Stocksy A new study has revealed that
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How To Write Gardening ArticlesHow To Write Gardening Articles
Indeed, my very first article that was published and one of the first articles I’ve ever published was on gardening. There’s a lot of need for gardening related items. ….
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The reason why gardening can make us feel happier How to get more of itThe reason why gardening can make us feel happier How to get more of it
Gardens can be beneficial both for the environment and wildlife. They’re great for humans as well, as per the increasing amount of research. Gardening is a lengthy and entwined tradition