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Pet Friendly Herbs to Grow Indoors
In this post we will be going over the best herbs to grow indoors that are also completely safe if ingested by your cat or […]
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Plant Profile: All About Dandelions
Taraxacum officinale. This is the scientific name of the common dandelion. The dandelion is in the plant family Asteraceae. Dandelions are herbaceous perennials. This means […]
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Science Behind the Best Harvest Timings
If you have any experience with gardening, it’s guaranteed that you’ve thought about the best time to harvest your precious produce. When is it too […]
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Plant Taxonomy: Understanding the Basics
What is taxonomy? Taxonomy is the branch of science that classifies organisms into different groups or types based on their characteristics, and more recently, their […]
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Beautiful Wildflowers of March and April
Spring is the time of wildflowers everywhere. The days are now longer, spring rains have reached the soil, and the trees have not yet created […]
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Botany: What Makes A Plant Annual vs Perennial?
Annual plants, as their name implies, grow for 1 year (or growing season) and then die. Perennial plants will grow over multiple years and in […]
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Botany Terminology: Exploring Basic Parts of a Flower
Botanically, flower parts are actually considered modified leaves. These highly specialized “leaves” are arranged in 4 whorls (rings of leaves that connect to the same […]
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How to Treat and Prevent Powdery Mildew
Powdery mildew is one of the most common plant diseases. It is a fungal disease caused by Erysiphales fungi that affects a wide variety of […]
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Plant Blindness: Why It’s So Common
What is plant blindness? Plant blindness is the phrase that refers to the cognitive bias and inability to notice or appreciate the plants in one’s […]
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Best Time to Plant Your Garden
The best time to plant your garden depends on three main factors: Where you live, what you will be planting, and what materials you have […]
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