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Winter Allergies

If you find yourself sneezing, congested, and have irritated eyes, you're not the only one. Winter allergies are more common than many people realize. In the spring the main trigger is pollen being released into the air by just about...

Ashleigh Smith

Jan 3, 2022 · 2 min read · 1

Jan 3, 2022 · 2 min read

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How To Make A Plastic Bottle Bird Feeder

There are many ways to make a bird feeder from a plastic bottle. You have probably done this activity many times as a kid either for a school project or at a summer camp. The basic concept is that you...

Ashleigh Smith

Dec 31, 2021 · 1 min read · 2

Dec 31, 2021 · 1 min read

Fruit Tree Selection and Pollination

If you are interested in planting fruit trees this coming season now is the time to select what you want. With recent shipping issues and plant material shortages along with everything else over the last year you will want to...

Ashleigh Smith

Dec 30, 2021 · 3 min read · 0

Dec 30, 2021 · 3 min read

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How To Create A Food Forest

A food forest is made up of seven layers. The tallest layer is the overstory trees, followed by the understory. These layers make up all of the trees in your forest. Next you have the shrub layer, then an herbaceous...

Ashleigh Smith

Dec 29, 2021 · 4 min read · 2

Dec 29, 2021 · 4 min read

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Food Forests

You may have some experience with allowing plants to self-seed, but have you graduated to the level of starting your own food forest? If you love planting heirlooms and using organic gardening practices I have a feeling you are going...

Ashleigh Smith

Dec 28, 2021 · 6 min read · 0

Dec 28, 2021 · 6 min read

Amaryllis

Amaryllis is a trumpet shaped flower that is often seen in red and white varieties around this time of year. Beyond those colors it is also available in pink, orange, and salmon. The varieties sold during the holiday season are...

Ashleigh Smith

Dec 24, 2021 · 2 min read · 0

Dec 24, 2021 · 2 min read

Christmas Cactus

You've probably at least heard of the Christmas cactus, but did you know there are actually three popular Holiday Cacti? They are named after the holidays they bloom during. We have the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter cactus. However, the Thanksgiving...

Ashleigh Smith

Dec 23, 2021 · 2 min read · 1

Dec 23, 2021 · 2 min read

Ivy

In Christmas traditions Ivy is the femanine counterpart to the masuline holly. According to the English, whichever one was brought into the home first would be telling of the woman or man of the house ruling the following year. Decorating...

Ashleigh Smith

Dec 22, 2021 · 2 min read · 0

Dec 22, 2021 · 2 min read

Mistletoe

Mistletoe is a parasitic/hemiparasitic plant of mostly timber and crop trees causing a decrease in reproductive growth. Some of its favorite hosts are apple, hawthorn, poplar, and conifer trees. A parasitic plant is one which gets its nutrients from its...

Ashleigh Smith

Dec 21, 2021 · 1 min read · 0

Dec 21, 2021 · 1 min read

Holly

With the Christmas weekend quickly approaching we wanted to focus this week's posts on plants for the Holidays. Many plants have come to have a strong association with the Christmas season for their colors, legends, and seasonality. As you hear...

Ashleigh Smith

Dec 20, 2021 · 1 min read · 0

Dec 20, 2021 · 1 min read

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Horticulture and Ag Events

You’re probably familiar with popular agriculture events like FFA Conventions, the World Ag Expo, or the California Spring Trials. But did you know that there are hundreds of events happening all over the world? We have compiled a list of...

Ashleigh Smith

Dec 17, 2021 · 1 min read · 0

Dec 17, 2021 · 1 min read

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Rosemary - The Lesser Known Holiday Plant

Many people are familiar with the plants of Christmas like the classic Christmas tree, mistletoe, poinsettias, etc. But the lesser known holiday plant, rosemary, is probably one of the most versatile. Its relation to Christmas stems back to the legend...

Ashleigh Smith

Dec 16, 2021 · 1 min read · 0

Dec 16, 2021 · 1 min read

Tomato cut open with pregerminated seeds sprouting inside.

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

A person scooping up soil or compost with a hand trowel

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

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Winter Allergies

How To Make A Plastic Bottle Bird Feeder

Fruit Tree Selection and Pollination

How To Create A Food Forest

Food Forests

Amaryllis

Christmas Cactus

Ivy

Mistletoe

Holly

Horticulture and Ag Events

Rosemary - The Lesser Known Holiday Plant

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

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Winter Allergies

How To Make A Plastic Bottle Bird Feeder

Fruit Tree Selection and Pollination

How To Create A Food Forest

Food Forests

Amaryllis

Christmas Cactus

Ivy

Mistletoe

Holly

Horticulture and Ag Events

Rosemary - The Lesser Known Holiday Plant

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