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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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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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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 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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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 Supporting Local Growers of Eco-Regional Native Plants:
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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 and demands immediate action to restore its natural balance. The Earth, our green
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Our Native Plants This poem, born from a place of frustration and concern, resonates with the urgent need for change.
Oak tree Masting: Nature’s Cyclic Abundance to ensure species Survival In the grand tapestry of nature, certain events capture our
Oak tree Masting a Fascinating Phenomenon Nature’s Cyclic Abundance. Read More »
Bulb Planting 101 – Bulbs in Fall Planting bulbs in Fall is more than just picking up a few bulbs
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Aster ericoides Snow Flurry A must-have Fall perennial that surprises and over-performs. These tiny daisy flowers are a delight when
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The Marvelous Monarch Butterfly: A Journey Across America. The monarch butterfly, scientifically known as Danaus plexippus, is one of nature’s
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Designer Tulips for a Wild Flower Meadow in Springtime Tulips are celebrated worldwide, often regarded as the “soul of spring”
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5 Native Garden Plants that Attract Hummingbirds 5 native plants that attract hummingbirds – There are hundreds of wildflowers and
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