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Find natural balance in your garden, encourage mindfulness at all times. I cannot think of a better place to appreciate life's value than at peace in a garden. Be kind to the life you live and those you share it with.

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Our Green Planet is Facing a Crisis

Our Green Planet is facing a crisis and demands immediate action to restore its natural balance. The Earth, our green planet, is a breathtaking tapestry of ecosystems, teeming with life in all its forms. However, in recent times, our planet has been facing an unprecedented crisis that threatens its delicate balance. Human activities, driven by […]

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Our Native Plants

Our Native Plants This poem, born from a place of frustration and concern, resonates with the urgent need for change. It speaks to the lack of sufficient effort directed toward mitigating the devastating effects of global warming and the ongoing decline of our planet. I am frustrated by the lack of action and the pressing

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Native Plant Profile: Baptisia australis

Native Plant Profile: Baptisia australis is a springtime carnival of early-season color. – Common Name: Blue wild indigo – Scientific Name: Baptisia australis – Plant Family: Fabaceae (Legume family) Pronunciation: The pronunciation of Baptisia australis is buhp-TIZ-ee-uh aw-STRAY-lis. Description: Baptisia australis is a perennial flowering plant known for its vibrant blue flowers and attractive foliage.

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Oak tree Masting a Fascinating Phenomenon Nature’s Cyclic Abundance.

Oak tree Masting: Nature’s Cyclic Abundance to ensure species Survival In the grand tapestry of nature, certain events capture our attention and ignite our curiosity. One such phenomenon is oak tree masting, a remarkable reproductive strategy displayed-by certain oak species. With synchronized precision, these majestic trees produce an overwhelming abundance of acorns in periodic cycles.

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The Marvelous Monarch Butterfly: A Journey Across America

The Marvelous Monarch Butterfly: A Journey Across America. The monarch butterfly, scientifically known as Danaus plexippus, is one of nature’s most captivating and extraordinary creatures. This majestic insect undergoes a remarkable lifecycle, from egg to caterpillar, chrysalis, and finally, an elegant butterfly. What really sets the monarch apart is its incredible annual migration, spanning thousands

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 Growing Native Plants at Home

 Growing Native Plants at Home

 Growing Native Plants at Home  Growing Native Plants at Home – There’s never been a better time to grow native, with an engaged online presence the desire to grow native wild-flowers at home has never been stronger. Native plants simply belong and once clothed the planet in a localized protective blanket. I believe if we

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