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    On Best Mosquito Repellent Plants

    Numerous commercial mosquitoes and insect repellents contain hazardous chemicals that are toxic to children and pets; avoid them if you can. To help, we…

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  • A small grove of bee balm wild bergamot plants and purple flowers

    Wild Bergamot

    Wild Bergamot is an attractive, purple, flowering perennial, which supports many kinds of pollinators, including butterflies and hummingbirds. Its leaves are edible for tea,…

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    Toxic Plants for Dogs and Cats, and Safe Flowers

    It is important to be aware that plants and flowers are toxic to dogs and cats. This list can vary for dogs, cats, horses,…

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  • A purple spotted bee balm flower in full bloom

    Spotted Beebalm

    The Spotted Beebalm is an unusual beauty in form and colour, distinguished by its pagoda-like blossoms. It has eye-catching clusters of creamy purple-spotted tubular…

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  • Monarch butterfly on rough blazing star

    Plants that Attract Monarch Butterflies

    Monarch butterflies are superb pollinators, and if they are fed plants they enjoy, they will pollinate your entire garden. Butterflies require two kinds of…

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    7 Calming Teas and Herbs For Anxiety

    There are several herbs and remedial plants noted for their ability to help reduce anxiety and improve sleep, all while promoting a healthy lifestyle.…

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  • microburst thunderstorm clouds on the horizon as a pefect analogy for changing hardiness and climate zones

    Hardiness Zones are Shifting With Climate Change

    We will have to deal with climate zone map changes in the near future. Climate shifts have already begun to affect our everyday lives…

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