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Grow at home
Grow at home and reap the benefits of growing your own produce, fruit and flowers.
Top 10 Native Trees – Sussex County, Delaware
Top 10 Native Trees for Coastal Sussex County, Delaware Select a species native to your region that is suitable for
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Vernonia Cultivar Identification Guide
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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Mosquito Control Pesticides Devastate Our Ecosystem
The Unseen Casualties: How Fogging and Spraying Pesticides for Mosquito Control Devastates Our Ecosystem In our understandable rush to avoid
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Planning Your Wildlife‑Friendly Native Garden
Start with Soil Health and Create an Abundant Layered Shade Canopy Gardening today is about more than just pretty borders
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Why Ecoregions Matter When Choosing Native Plants
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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Fresh Greens: Guide to Sprouting Edible Seeds
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 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 Growing More House Plants in 2025.
The Benefits of Caring for Houseplants at Home. If, like me, you are feeling the weight of work stress, life
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Deter Pests by Using Essential Oils for Thriving Indoor Houseplants
Using Essential Oils in a Humidifier for Healthy Pest Plants: A Guide to Thriving Indoor Houseplants Adding essential oils to
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The Hidden Benefits of Fall Leaves in Your Garden
The Hidden Benefits of Fall Leaves in Your Garden – Why Fall Leaves Are a Garden’s Secret Weapon Autumn paints
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How to Collect, Clean, and Store Native Plant Seeds
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
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
Ultimate Guide to Crape Myrtles: Origins, Pruning Tips, Common Pests, and Care The Truth About Crape Myrtle Pruning: How to
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Love Houseplants -Hate Fungus Gnats
How to deal with Fungus Gnats in House Plant Compost Try these tried and tested solutions, after trying them at
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Why you should support local growers of eco-regional native plants in your neighborhood
Why you should support local growers of eco-regional native plants in your neighborhood Supporting Local Growers of Eco-Regional Native Plants:
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How to Attract Hummingbirds with Flowers they Adore
Hummingbirds in North America and the flowers they adore! A Fascinating Relationship with Nectar-Rich Plants Hummingbirds are among the most
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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
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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.
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
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