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

In our exploration of natural fibers we again return to South America to visit another dual-purpose crop. Believe it or not, the same plant that produces sweet and exotic pineapples, offers an equally-exotic fiber valued for both its beauty and durability. This short-lived perennial is cultivated in many tropical areas

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

Seasonal Eating for March, and Growing Your Own Food

Sensible Solutions for Stink Bugs and Other Winter Pests

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 among eclectic physicians in the late 1800s, echinacea became one of the most common herbal remedies

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 journey south. This includes the fascinating — and myth inspiring — hummingbirds.

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

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

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

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

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Seasonal Eating for July, and the Topic of Landrace

Seed Saving Basics for the Home Gardener

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Eating Seasonally: 7 Summer Salads That Will Knock Your Socks Off

Eating seasonally not only improves your chances of getting high-quality, fresh produce, it can also...

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Healing Traditions: All-purpose Summer Salve Recipe

No matter how careful we are, most of us manage to damage ourselves here and there, now and then. For...

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Survival Tips for Serious Gardeners: Poison Ivy, Ticks and More

Gardening is a great way to get in touch with nature, grow amazing produce, beautify your neighborhood...

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Turf Alternatives–Going Green Without the Grass

Re-thinking your lawn? You’re not alone. Homeowners across America are looking to improve the environment...

Helpful Hints for Harvesting and Growing Potted Herbs

Given a little good soil and a lot of bright sun, most herbs are fairly easy to grow. Herbs don’t need...

‘Plants Have Intelligence’: UBC Professor Findings

Our modern science has studied humans and animals for much longer than it has closely observed plants...

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Jasmine – The Flower That Makes Ordinary Tea Extraordinary

You may have wondered what gives a good jasmine tea that intoxicating fragrance and heavenly flavor....

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Let’s Get Growing – Living Soil for Vibrant Plants

A healthy soil is teeming with life; including bacteria, fungi, tiny arthropods, arachnids and countless...

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Can I Plant My Tomatoes Yet? – Spring Planting Guide for Tender Crops

Tomatoes and other warm-weather plants always pose a quandary for those of us in cool climates. If you...

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