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Vivipary - When A Seed Pre-germinates

Why Is My Seed Germinating Inside The Fruit? A few weeks ago I was cutting a spaghetti squash in half when I came across a stray seed germinating from WITHIN the squash. I thought, “What in the world?” This was...

Ashleigh Smith

Dec 14, 2021 · 2 min read · 1

Dec 14, 2021 · 2 min read

How To Make Your Poinsettia Rebloom Next Year

Why Are Poinsettias Associated With Christmas? You may have noticed more red and leafy plants being displayed in the homes of your friends, family, and around town. These poinsettias have come to be known as the Christmas flower and their...

Ashleigh Smith

Dec 13, 2021 · 2 min read · 0

Dec 13, 2021 · 2 min read

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Real Christmas Tree Care

After Purchasing A Real Christmas Tree: Wrap your tree with a tarp to prevent damage while being transported. This will also protect your vehicle from getting sap on it. Immediately after getting home give the trunk a fresh cut about...

Ashleigh Smith

Dec 10, 2021 · 1 min read · 0

Dec 10, 2021 · 1 min read

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Stocking Stuffers For Your Gardener

With Christmas quickly approaching you may find yourself searching for those last minute stocking stuffers for the special gardener in your life. Well, we are here to help! Below you will find some of our recommendations for both fun and...

Ashleigh Smith

Dec 9, 2021 · 2 min read · 0

Dec 9, 2021 · 2 min read

Painting With Nature

Nature has been depicted in artistic creations since people began drawing. It is natural to replicate the life around us through many artistic mediums. To create a unique twist on this idea try creating your own paintbrushes. Nature creates so...

Ashleigh Smith

Dec 8, 2021 · 1 min read · 0

Dec 8, 2021 · 1 min read

Newspaper Pots

Newspaper is a great material to create garden crafts with because it can be composted. For this reason you can use it to make your own garden pots or seed starts. To start seeds ahead of time indoors and avoid...

Ashleigh Smith

Dec 3, 2021 · 1 min read · 0

Dec 3, 2021 · 1 min read

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What is Compost?

You've heard it time and time again, add compost to your garden for better soil. But what is it? And why should you be adding it to your garden? Compost is a mixture of once living material that is decomposed...

Ashleigh Smith

Dec 2, 2021 · 1 min read · 1

Dec 2, 2021 · 1 min read

DIY Mini Zen Garden Ideas

What Are Zen Gardens? Zen Gardens originated as aids for Buddhist monks during meditation to help the mind find rest and take in the teachings of Buddha. They were incorporated into the Japanese temple gardens before becoming a more common...

Ashleigh Smith

Nov 26, 2021 · 1 min read · 0

Nov 26, 2021 · 1 min read

Dried Herb Bundles

What are herb bundles and what are they for? There are a few different types of herb bundles with their own individual purposes. They mainly center on healing, culinary, and decorative use. One of the most common in the healing...

Ashleigh Smith

Nov 25, 2021 · 1 min read · 0

Nov 25, 2021 · 1 min read

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Fun With Gardening

Gardening isn’t just about producing food or creating something pretty. The process of gardening can really be a source of joy and a place to express your creativity. To me it's kind of like a playground. As a kid I...

Ashleigh Smith

Nov 24, 2021 · 1 min read · 0

Nov 24, 2021 · 1 min read

Plants Improve Brain Function

Have you ever found yourself completely exhausted from sitting at a desk all day for work? Me too. The good news is that you don’t have to feel that way. To help your mind stay energized and awake all day...

Ashleigh Smith

Nov 23, 2021 · 2 min read · 0 ·

Nov 23, 2021 · 2 min read

Gardening Reduces Stress

There are so many benefits to gardening, you get to enjoy fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, etc. But one benefit that isn’t regularly mentioned is the power that gardening has to benefit you physically, specifically by reducing stress. In fact, several...

Ashleigh Smith

Nov 22, 2021 · 2 min read · 0

Nov 22, 2021 · 2 min read

Bloom into Horticulture

The world of horticulture is exciting and continually expanding. If you are wanting to pursue an education or career in horticulture you may be wondering where to start. A good first step is to learn what area you are most...

Ashleigh Smith

Nov 19, 2021 · 1 min read · 0

Nov 19, 2021 · 1 min read

Diago-Ji Temple Japanese Garden Panorama

What is Horticulture?

Horticulture is defined as the art of plant cultivation for ornamental, comfort, or culinary purposes. Throughout history gardens have been central to the culture of different groups of people. All you have to do is look at what is almost...

Ashleigh Smith

Nov 18, 2021 · 2 min read · 0

Nov 18, 2021 · 2 min read

Agriculture vs. Horticulture

The difference between agriculture and horticulture is commonly confused. Both terms are very broad and can be applied to many different industries. The reality is they are different, yet linked by many commonalities. Horticulture is considered a linked arm of...

Ashleigh Smith

Nov 17, 2021 · 2 min read · 0

Nov 17, 2021 · 2 min read

New Updates to the TLM Website

We have recently launched an updated version of the website with the purpose of making the site faster and dramatically improving the mobile experience. While we have made hundreds of improvements, here are several changes to be aware of to...

Jordan Freytag

Nov 9, 2021 · 2 min read · 1

Nov 9, 2021 · 2 min read

Digging Into Agriculture Degrees

The world of agriculture is exciting and continually expanding. If you are wanting to pursue an education or career in agriculture you may be wondering where to start. A good first step is to learn what area you are most...

Ashleigh Smith

Nov 8, 2021 · 1 min read · 0

Nov 8, 2021 · 1 min read

What Is Agriculture?

Agriculture is defined as the science of cultivating the soil, producing crops, and raising livestock to be marketed and sold. Agriculture has several segments to it. The different types of agriculture include: Nomadic Herding, Livestock Ranching, Shifting Cultivation, Rudimentary Sedentary...

Ashleigh Smith

Nov 8, 2021 · 2 min read · 0

Nov 8, 2021 · 2 min read

Winter Vegetables to Grow

If you live in a hardiness zone of 9, 10, 11, or 12 there is a great chance you are able to grow vegetables throughout the winter season. There are several vegetables that can tolerate frost including varieties of beets,...

Ashleigh Smith

Nov 4, 2021 · 1 min read · 0

Nov 4, 2021 · 1 min read

Garden Structures for Extending Your Growing Seasons

Garden Cloches are a great way to protect individual plants. Cloches are structures made to protect your plants from many different problems including birds, small animals, rain, wind, and the cold. Cloches can be made by yourself or purchased. Because...

Ashleigh Smith

Nov 3, 2021 · 1 min read · 0

Nov 3, 2021 · 1 min read

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Vivipary - When A Seed Pre-germinates

How To Make Your Poinsettia Rebloom Next Year

Real Christmas Tree Care

Stocking Stuffers For Your Gardener

Painting With Nature

Newspaper Pots

What is Compost?

DIY Mini Zen Garden Ideas

Dried Herb Bundles

Fun With Gardening

Plants Improve Brain Function

Gardening Reduces Stress

Bloom into Horticulture

What is Horticulture?

Agriculture vs. Horticulture

New Updates to the TLM Website

Digging Into Agriculture Degrees

What Is Agriculture?

Winter Vegetables to Grow

Garden Structures for Extending Your Growing Seasons

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Vivipary - When A Seed Pre-germinates

How To Make Your Poinsettia Rebloom Next Year

Real Christmas Tree Care

Stocking Stuffers For Your Gardener

Painting With Nature

Newspaper Pots

What is Compost?

DIY Mini Zen Garden Ideas

Dried Herb Bundles

Fun With Gardening

Plants Improve Brain Function

Gardening Reduces Stress

Bloom into Horticulture

What is Horticulture?

Agriculture vs. Horticulture

New Updates to the TLM Website

Digging Into Agriculture Degrees

What Is Agriculture?

Winter Vegetables to Grow

Garden Structures for Extending Your Growing Seasons