Benefits of Growing American Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis) at home. The American elderberry (Sambucus canadensis) is a native shrub familiar with […]
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A New Way to See your Garden
For generations, we were taught that a good garden was a tidy one. Straight borders, clipped hedges, and exotic flowers chosen more for their color than their connection to place. Lawns rolled out like carpets — green but lifeless — and fertilizers kept everything unnaturally bright. Beauty, we were told, was control: a garden disciplined into submission.
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September Reflections: Learning to Love Ourselves Through the Garden It’s already September. The air carries a softness, as though summer
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Top 10 Native Trees for Coastal Sussex County, Delaware Select a species native to your region that is suitable for
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Among the boldest native wildflowers of late summer, Vernonia—commonly known as ironweed—rises like a regal torch above meadows, wet prairies, and woodland
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The Unseen Casualties: How Fogging and Spraying Pesticides for Mosquito Control Devastates Our Ecosystem In our understandable rush to avoid
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Start with Soil Health and Create an Abundant Layered Shade Canopy Gardening today is about more than just pretty borders
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Native plants are defined not only by their species, but also by their specific location. The success of native plantings—whether in a garden, restoration site, or wildscape—depends largely on selecting plants that are genetically adapted to the specific conditions of your ecoregion.
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Just imagine A World Without Pollinators – In the quiet hum of the garden, in the flicker of wings between
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Sprouting Edible Seeds Growing sprouting seeds at home is a cost-effective, simple, and rewarding way to
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Winter Interest in the Garden: A Time for Reflection, Renewal, and Ecological Harmony Winter in the garden often goes unnoticed,
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The Benefits of Caring for Houseplants at Home. If, like me, you are feeling the weight of work stress, life
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Using Essential Oils in a Humidifier for Healthy Pest Plants: A Guide to Thriving Indoor Houseplants Adding essential oils to
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Have you considered a sustainable approach to Meadow Management? There are numerous benefits of adopting the “Chop and Drop” method.
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The Hidden Benefits of Fall Leaves in Your Garden – Why Fall Leaves Are a Garden’s Secret Weapon Autumn paints
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Supporting Local Native Plant Growers: The Key to Thriving Gardens and Ecosystem In today’s ecologically tuned world, gardeners and landscapers are embracing sustainability. One effective way to contribute to native ecology is
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How to Collect, Clean, and Store Native Plant Seeds for future generations and local seed diverstiy. I have loved collecting
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The Dark Side of Bark Mulch: Why Less (or None) is More For many gardeners, bark mulch is the go-to
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Ultimate Guide to Crape Myrtles: Origins, Pruning Tips, Common Pests, and Care The Truth About Crape Myrtle Pruning: How to
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