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The Healing Power of Gardens
Even for people who are deeply disabled neurologically, nature can be more powerful than any medication. By Oliver Sacks.
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10 Signs it's Time to Prune Your Trees
Yes, we still are in winter so most of our trees are still dormant but there is an occasional reason to tram or prune a tree regardless of the time of year. If your trees are looking a little shaggy or you are concerned for the safety of the tree or other items in your yard, here are 10 signs that it’s time to prune your trees.
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Master List of Low Light Indoor Plants
The BEST low light indoor plants and how to care for each of them! If you want unique and easy to care for low light plants, this is the ultimate list!
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How to Build a Greenhouse
You can grow plants and vegetables year-round by making your own greenhouse.
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I've Always Wondered: is rain better than tap water for plants?
Plants can find it tough to get all the nitrogen they need, especially from Australian soils. But summer storms can provide an added boost.
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Plants Can Hear Animals Using Their Flowers
And they react to the buzzing of pollinators by sweetening their nectar.
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Extreme gardening at Powis.
Find out how we keep our famous yew tumps in tip-top condition at Powis Castle. It’s a huge task for us to get all the trimming done. Two gardeners spend six weeks trimming the box hedge and two more spend 12 weeks working on the yew. One gardener spends about 10 weeks in the air on this hydraulic cherry-picker getting all the high trimming done.
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The Century-Long Scientific Journey of the Affordable Grocery Store Orchid
Orchids were once considered the world’s most difficult and exotic flowers. So why can you buy one for $12.99 at Trader Joe’s?
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Vertical Farming Equipment & Planning Tips
Urban growing takes a lot of careful planning, hard work, and the right tools (not to mention a little creativity) to get everything growing successfully.
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The Botanical Artist Who Translates Plant Science Into Beautiful Art
The Smithsonian’s first and only botanical illustrator brings her subjects to life in all their scientific glory
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replanting bulbs
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Easy-To-Grow Plants You Should Plant This Spring
Start your garden this weekend.
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Sedate a Plant, and It Seems to Lose Consciousness. Is It Conscious?
Plants can be frozen in place with the same anesthetics used on you during surgery. It suggests they may be less different from animals than is often assumed.
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You Will Never Throw Away Banana Peels After Watching This
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Do you know which flowers are edible?
Some flowers are not only gorgeous, but they are also delicious. However, others can be poisons. Do you know which are toxic and which are safe to eat? Test your knowledge now! Please, make sure that
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This common herb will keep bee pollinators buzzing in your garden
There is a common assumption that those plants which delight human eyes will also be the most attractive for bees. Two scientists at the University of Sussex can offer a more empirical take.
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On Cleveland’s Largest Urban Farm, Refugees Gain Language and Job Skills
Cleveland's Refugee Empowerment Agricultural Program expects to harvest 11 tons of produce this year, and help refugees find a home at the same time.
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recommendations for vines (or something else)
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Explore a Growing Archive of American Gardens with a New Smithsonian App
Smithsonian Gardens launched a free app to share and collect American gardening stories, from 19th-century Detroit potato patches to community greenspaces in vacant lots.
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29 Plants You Should Always Grow Side-by-Side
Companion planting just may help your garden grow.
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