Animals, Vegetables, Flowers, and Farm Kids: The County Fair Tradition Lives On It’s fair season! Do you have one nearby? Do you go? Visiting the Virginia State Fair was one of the joys of my youth, second only to the […]
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When Did Annuals Transform into Perennials? It appears to be the trend. Numerous members of my digital gardening circle have begun to pack their windows, basements, and even greenhouses with a variety of plants ranging from coleus and begonias to
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The Significance of Names: How Generic Labels Disregard Horticulture and the Plant-Purchasing Community During a recent grocery run, I found myself at the checkout with not only my food essentials but also a Hydrangea that wasn’t on my list. With
Exploring the Apiaceae Family and Mental (and Physical) Well-being in September: A Midwest Correspondence Started this morning in pure dread. Not a shred of logic or rationale, just sheer fear. Jumped out of bed, stared out the window, and was
Katie Couric and Drew Barrymore Profit from Gardening Products, Embracing Their Roles as Gardening Authorities Recently, I’ve noticed Drew Barrymore all over my social media feeds, passionately endorsing bags of grass seed with the tagline, “Choose Instead.” While celebrities endorsing
Review of “Autobiography of a Garden” While I must admit that the author of this book is a cherished friend, setting my personal bias aside, I genuinely believe this book is a top pick for your Christmas reading list or
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“Why Human-Made Fertilizer? Exploring the Benefits” Using composted manure, blood meal, bone meal, and fish emulsion in gardens is commonplace. Yet, the thought of incorporating one’s own menstrual blood or urine might seem bizarre to some. However, I argue that
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White House Gardener’s Farewell Marred by Error-Plagued Washington Post Article I’m genuinely impressed with Dale Haney, who has held the esteemed position as the superintendent of the White House grounds and is now stepping down after a remarkable 50 years
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“Engaging Children with Nature: A Persistent Challenge” “Imagine if our lives, and those of our children, were as deeply intertwined with nature as they are with technology?” — Richard Louv My childhood memories are filled with moments at the creek
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Honesty and Unconventional Individuals in Garden Podcasts As someone who’s been plugged into podcasts for quite a while, I often find solace in their stories and insights during my various activities like gardening, commuting, or even a casual cycle ride.
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