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40+ Foods That Aren’t What You Think They Are

When take a closer look at the foods we eat, it's really incredible how complex and fascinating they are. I recently added a fig tree to my garden. After some trial and error in overwintering a hardy specimen that did not care for my interference, this summer I was delighted

Shrimp of the Woods – a Mysterious Mushroom With Untapped Utility

September is National Mushroom Month – Celebrate With a Fungal Adventure!

For Powerful Traditional Remedies, Know and Grow Medicinal Herbs (J) Jewelweed

Lalbagh Flower Show – A Heavenly Display For All

The Lalbagh Flower Show is a much-anticipated semi-annual event in Bengaluru, India, held both during India's Republic Day in January and again around Independence Day in August. Known for its

NJ State Fair Weathers a Week of Extreme Weather With Flying Colors

AUGUSTA, New Jersey — Located at the northern tip of New Jersey, the historic town of Augusta boasts the largest agricultural fair in the Garden State. Over the course of

Compost Accelerator: Transform Waste Into Soil Sooner With This Surprisingly Simple Formula

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For Powerful Traditional Remedies, Know and Grow Medicinal Herbs (I) Indigos

Japanese Knotweed – An Incredibly Invasive Plant With a Remarkable Range of Utility

Mycoculture Made Easy – How to Grow Delicious Mushrooms in a Bucket!

The Fascinating Process Behind the Beauty of Natural Fibers (Part VIII): Pineapple

For Powerful Traditional Remedies, Know and Grow Medicinal Herbs (F) Feverfew

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Seasonal Eating for March, and Growing Your Own Food

In this 12-part series on seasonal eating, we have meandered our way through the months, looking at many...

Sensible Solutions for Stink Bugs and Other Winter Pests

As winter closes in around us, the flu is not the only bug we might be warding off. A host of insects...

For Powerful Traditional Remedies, Know and Grow Medicinal Herbs (E) Echinacea

Echinacea, or purple coneflower, is well known for its immune-boosting abilities. After gaining popularity...

How to Help Migrating Hummingbirds on Their Arduous Journeys

As gardens across America go dormant for the winter, many of our feathered friends have made their annual...

For Powerful Traditional Remedies, Know and Grow Medicinal Herbs (D): Dill

Most of us are familiar with dill as a fresh-flavored herb used in fish dishes, creamy condiments, and...

For Powerful Traditional Remedies, Know and Grow Medicinal Herbs (C): Comfrey

Of all the medicinal herbs that begin with C — the next stop in our herbal alphabet — none is so...

For Powerful Traditional Remedies, Know and Grow Medicinal Herbs (B): Beautyberry

In both the East and the West, before modern medicine there were herbs. People, mainly women, knew their...

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For Powerful Traditional Remedies, Know and Grow Medicinal Herbs (A): Arnica

In both the East and the West, before modern medicine there were herbs. People, mainly women, knew their...

Seasonal Eating for July, and the Topic of Landrace

Moving through the months to highlight suitable foods for seasonal eating, we have taken the opportunity...

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