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So picked my apples (honeycrisp) These were DELICIOUS!!!!! I have been reading that most apple trees produce bi-annually, which is kinda fcuked up.

Also my rose bush had one last bloom for the year. Cut that and gave it to the wife Since I will have to cut it back soon.

 

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7 Flowers That Bloom All Year

Thanks to their resistance to low temperatures, these plants will keep your home lively and colorful throughout the whole year

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This Houston Program Turns Veterans Into Urban Farmers

Growing Urban Farmers teaches veterans how to use their skills to make a living from working the soil, improving their mental health along the way.

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So picked my apples (honeycrisp) These were DELICIOUS!!!!! I have been reading that most apple trees produce bi-annually, which is kinda fcuked up.

Also my rose bush had one last bloom for the year. Cut that and gave it to the wife Since I will have to cut it back soon.

 

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From grey to green: the plan to turn Paris’s zinc rooftops into gardens

Architecture trio says adding roof terraces to French capital’s buildings could boost biodiversity and tackle summer heat

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The alternatives | Environment | The Guardian

Around the world, local communities and governments are coming up with ideas for how to create a low carbon way of life. This series examines some of the best

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A rebel spirit and an artist’s eye: Russell Page’s landscape design | Aeon Essays

In an era of 20th-century suburban sprawl, the great designer Russell Page infused soulful philosophy into his gardens

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I've created a low-maintenance, edible ecosystem in my backyard. Here's how you can, too

I'm creating a mini food forest in the small backyard of my urban Adelaide home.

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I've created a low-maintenance, edible ecosystem in my backyard. Here's how you can, too

I'm creating a mini food forest in the small backyard of my urban Adelaide home.

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I've done a little of this. Almost everything I've planted in my landscape has some edible portion.

 

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You Can Fit an Entire Garden’s Worth of Vegetables in One Planter

We tapped a pro to show us how.

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Welcome back to Instagram. Sign in to check out what your friends, family & interests have been capturing & sharing around the world.

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#gardenersofinstagram on Instagram | Hashtags

1.3M posts - Discover photos and videos that include hashtag "gardenersofinstagram"

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#gardendesign on Instagram | Hashtags

6.5M posts - Discover photos and videos that include hashtag "gardendesign"

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How to Create Your Own DIY Hydroponic Garden at Home

Here’s how to grow plants without soil!

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How to Start Gardening: A Beginner’s Guide

Before you buy those seeds or pull out the shovel, read up on the essential plans and skills you’ll need for your first (or first successful) garden.

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Tom Brady's Miami Mansion Vegetable Garden Flourishing

There's apparently a green thumb attached to Tom Brady's golden arm ... check out a recent pic of his Miami mansion -- a garden he's growing in his front yard is flourishing!!!

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+ start your seedlings inside sometime in March(if you live in the frost belt) so when you do plant you ain't putting seeds into the ground. The reason why you need seedlings instead of planting seeds is because every seed is not guaranteed to sprout. If you live in a warmer climate you need to start your seedlings right now.

Yeh planning to go the seedlings route next year. Only 5 out of 10 herbs I started in March germinated.

 

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Here's Why You Shouldn't Put Broken Up Eggshells Directly In Your Soil

Wondering if all the talk about using eggshells in your garden is all it's cracked up to be? Egg shells have plenty of calcium carbonate, an essential mineral for plant's cell structure and soil health. But simply adding broken up egg shells to the soil and letting them decompose doesn't equate...

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Soil & Mulch

Soil and mulch are the foundations of a healthy garden. Moist or well-draining? Clay, sand, peat, or loam? We can help you choose the right matrix for each of your plants.

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Caring For Your Garden

Learn everything you need to know about caring for your garden, whether you’re a beginner looking for maintenance tips or an experienced gardener in need of strategies for pruning, watering, and fertilizing.

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Gardening Ideas | Southern Living

Southern Living has gorgeous plans and how-tos for creative gardening ideas that inspire every gardener to go outside and plant something.

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The 12 Best Fruits To Grow In Containers

Easy to grow and highly productive, these are twelve of the best fruits to grow in containers on your porch or patio.

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8 Best Flowers For A Cutting Garden In The South

Here are the prettiest flowers to grow in a cutting garden. Plus, expert tips for creating a cutting garden.

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The 9 Best Companion Plants For Peppers

Companion plants play various roles in the garden. The pepper companions featured here enhance pepper yields through pest reduction, weed management, and soil enhancement.

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The 6 Best Vegetables For Container Gardening

Here's what you need to grow vegetables in containers, as well as the best vegetables for container gardening in the South.

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Why Are There Palm Trees in Los Angeles?

Turns out it’s an image thing.

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If You Want Healthy Plants, Do This Plant Expert-Approved Simple Task Every Day

Your houseplants might not be able to speak words aloud, but they can tell you a lot if you learn how to listen. And there's a very easy task you can be doing every day to keep your houseplants healthy.

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These Glow-in-the-Dark Plants Will Light Up Your Nights

You can grow them at home!

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Plants

Articles about plants on Apartment Therapy, a lifestyle and interior design community with tips and expert advice on creating happy, healthy homes for everyone.

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Houseplants

Find everything about Houseplants on Apartment Therapy, the site dedicated to helping everyone create happy, healthy homes with their own personal style.

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Immigrant Farmworkers Get Help Buying Farmland from this Nonprofit

For more than two decades, ALBA has offered farmworkers training, land, equipment, and business support to become organic vegetable farmers.

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Can Agriculture Kick Its Plastic Addiction?

While the plastics used at every step of the farming process can boost productivity, they also pollute the soil and the food we eat. New research has farmers and advocates pushing for change.

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A TED Talk Put Ron Finley on the Map. 10 Years Later, the ‘Gangsta Gardener’ Is Going Strong.

Finley has grown comfortable with his role as spokesperson for gardening as a solution to food apartheid.

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What to Start Seeding and Planting in May

In May, it's time to start reseeding or overseeding lawns and eco lawns. You can also direct seed annual flowers like sunflowers and zinnias, as well as summer vegetables like cucumbers, squash, pumpkins, and corn.

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Why You Should Landscape With Native Plants (and Where to Find Them)

Native plants require less resources, so they're better for the environment, and they support local wildlife. You can learn about the plants that are native in your area through the National Wildlife Federation—and where to buy them.

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Five Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Indoor Garden

To get the most out your indoor garden, try growing herbs instead of vegetables, be vigilant about pest prevention, use massage wands and automation for pollination, buy your own seeds, and make sure your garden is level.

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You Should Grow a Pizza Garden This Summer

To grow a pizza garden, choose the vegetables you enjoy as toppings and give consideration to the space each vegetable needs in the bed. By late summer, you can have everything you need to make a delicious homemade—and homegrown—pizza.

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How to Keep Your Garden Well-Mulched (and Why You Should)

People think of mulch as something that provides a unifying look to their garden beds, but it's much more. Mulch provides an insulating layer that protects your plants from extreme weather, keeps the soil from drying out, and provides nutrition back to your beds as it decomposes. Here's how to...

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Coconut Oil Won’t Keep Pests Off Your Houseplants (and What to Use Instead)

Coconut oil shouldn't be used to deter pests on your indoor plants or as a way to condition or clean leaves. Instead, use Neem oil and castile soap.

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Why You Shouldn’t Bother Adding Tea Leaves to Your Garden

There's an old wives' tale that tea specifically helps your garden, but there is no science to back this up. Tea is just plant matter, which will compost and become nitrogen.

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When You Should Use Sand on Your Lawn (and When You Shouldn't)

While there is a lot of casual advice on how to use sand in your yard, it should only be done sparingly, and when you’re using the right kind of sand.

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Our Best Food Justice Stories of 2023

This year, we brought you more stories about the people working toward food justice in their communities.

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The Hotels with the Most Magnificent Gardens in the World

These gardens span four continents.

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Why You Should Start Planning Your Fall Gardening Now

This spring, amidst the craziness of getting your summer garden in, is when you need to plan for fall garden tasks.

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30 Veggies and Herbs to Plant in Your Fall Vegetable Garden

Believe it or not, during the height of summer—when your garden is overflowing with warm season vegetables—it’s time to start thinking about fall.

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