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nature’s antiseptics

There are two strong antiseptics directly extracted from plants: one is tea tree oil, only found in the leaves of...

mauve

If you were wondering what exactly the color mauve looks like, this is it. We know that because this is...

lemon verbena

I know, when you think cooking herb, lemon verbena is not the first plant that comes to mind. A lot...

rose propagation, rose pruning

The most common method of rose propagation is through stem cuttings. Cut a sturdy, still green stem around six inches...

buttercups

Guess which were the first flowers to bloom this year? Spring finally made up its mind, not before one last...

lavender

Since plant foliage usually doesn’t come in this hue, even for lavender itself, and this is the first time lavender...

still winter

First, I’ll point out the obvious: the snow cover from last week is still here and is not going to...

growing fruit trees

Children are usually very excited about growing their own fruit, and even though most urban gardens can’t accommodate an orchard,...

holy aloe

I got this aloe plant for medicinal purposes, since aloe gel is a wonderful moisturizer and a great first aid...

cure for the unrelenting blah

In anticipation of good weather I’m already planning some gardening activities, there are summer bulbs to be planted and perennials...