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Making a Difference, One Bird at a Time
by Kathy Felkar Volunteer at the Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory Slowly removing my head from my pillow in the dead dark of pre-dawn,…
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Introduction To The Many Benefits of Gardening
There are many benefits to gardening. You become in tune with nature. Teaching responsibility through the care of plants. And, there are many health…
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Beekeeping 101: How to Start an Urban Beehive
Keeping an urban beehive in a town or city may seem like a strange idea, as our first thought may be that bees would…
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The Devastating Effects of Deforestation
The modern development of roads, real estate projects, buildings, bridges, and other man-made structures has resulted in rapid deforestation resulting in climate change, aka…
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Plant your Window Flower Boxes Like a Garden
Dressing up window boxes can add so much beauty and curb appeal to your home. They instantly greet you the moment you walk up…
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Dehydrator Recipes for Storing Food
Dehydration is the best way to store food for the long-term. We scoured our favorite homesteading sites to find the best recipes for the…
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How To Care For ZZ Plant
The ZZ Plant – Zamioculcas zamiifolia one very popular foliage plant used in homes and offices around the world.
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GROWING AND CARING FOR GREEN BEANS
When it comes to growing beans, there are many different types of beans that can be grown in your garden or even inside the…
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Plants to Help Improve Indoor Air Quality
People are increasingly concerned with the quality of air in the indoor spaces in which they spend significant amounts of time.
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Tomato Leaf Curl: Virus, Causes & Remedies For Tomato Leaves Curling
Tomato Leaf Curl Virus also known as leaf roll affects more than just tomato plants but a whole host of plants. This virus plant…
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Planting Guides – Forage for Honey Bees
Abundant and healthy populations of pollinators can improve fruit set and quality, and increase fruit size. In farming situations this increases production per acre.…
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What Is A Composite Flower?
Briefly, a composite is a member of the composite family (Compositae or Asteraceae family).However, such a statement conveys little information to one who is…
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15 Small Plants For Hanging Baskets
Walk through a garden center and you’ll find all kinds of hanging baskets.Below is a collection of small plants, and how they can grow…
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Top Vegetable Suggestions for Early Spring Planting
Are you ready to plant? You can sow cool season crops directly in the ground as soon as the soil temperature is at or…
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Learn How To Grow Sedum Plants
These easy-care, low-water plants are found in the Northern Hemisphere, but some members are native to South America and Africa.
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What is ‘Extra Virgin’: Demystifying Olive Oil
Olive Oil has been produced for thousands of years. Originally, olive oil was used as lampante or lamp oil. Production was largely centralized to…
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Homemade Insecticidal Soap Recipe Choices
Did you know that home gardeners have been using homemade insecticidal soap for a long time? Fish-oil soap used to be the common solution…
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How to Make Leaf Mold
Leaf mold is the best use of fall leaves and it’s so simple to make, even if you’ve never gardened before, you’ll ace it.
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Make the Most of Windowsills & Small Spaces
Here’s a guide to making any windowsill or small space come alive with plants, herbs, and even flowers!
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Best Plants For Container Gardening
In this article, we will discuss a dozen of the top picks for creating a container garden that delivers a powerful visual impact.
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How To Grow Your Own Organic Celery
Celery has a reputation as one of the most daunting vegetables to grow. In fact, many people like to grow it for the challenge…
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Outdoor Orchids For Shade Gardens
Hardy orchids are not for the faint-of-heart gardener but those who love plants have found success growing them as natives among a wildflower planting,…
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What Are The Best Flowering Trellis Plants?
Choosing the ideal trellis plants that flower can be a challenging decision. There are plenty of climbing plants and flowering vines for growing on…
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Topiary Trees – The Lost Art of Pruning
Topiary is found most of the time at large theme parks like Disney World because of a significant amount of time required to trim…
