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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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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Will AI Applications like ChatGPT and DALL-E Transform Garden Writing? You might have caught wind of the growing chatter surrounding new apps harnessing the power of artificial intelligence. Notably, Chat GPT is making waves. It crafts writings based on a
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“Why Natural Christmas Trees Are More Environmentally Friendly Than Artificial Ones” While at first glance, an artificial Christmas tree may seem like the eco-friendlier choice, a deeper dive reveals that opting for a real tree can be the sustainable route.
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A Notorious Past “I couldn’t care less about the reputation others have painted for me.” — Joan Jett Before Joan Jett, Patti Smith was dubbed the “Godmother of Punk.” While she’s now a celebrated poet and writer, she remarks, “That
