Venus fly traps are fascinating, aren’t they? These carnivorous plants use their color and scent to lure prey closer, then snap shut at a moment’s notice. Then, they consume the insect over the course of several hours. That may sound gruesome, but as a house plant, it’s great for keeping fruit fly populations down! Best...

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If you’re an avid gardener, you undoubtedly have a ton of seed packets lying around. Seeds can stay viable for years if stored correctly, but can go sterile in the wrong conditions. Read on to learn how to keep your treasured flower, heirloom vegetable, and herb seeds safe to use next season. You planted your...

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Are mums and asters may be the first blooms that spring to mind when you think of an Autumn container garden? As beautiful as they are, there are tons of options to pick from this season. If you create your own fall container garden, you can mix eye-catching flowers in seasonal shades with vibrant textures...

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Mini roses are perfect for small spaces! Whether you prefer to keep them outside on your patio or balcony, along a walkway to your home, or inside an apartment, this tiny plant option is a beautiful choice for just about any space. Read on for a miniature roses care guide that’s easy enough for beginners...

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Did you know that the lavender plant comes in over 400 different species? Each of these varieties is cultivated in varying climates and designed for different purposes. As a result, the right lavender plant for you depends on what you want to use it for, and how you plan to grow it. Although lavender is...

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Herbs aren’t only useful as culinary ingredients. They’re powerful as medicinal cures, herbal teas, or homemade cleaners. I love to grow my own food and other ingredients I can use to make natural options for everyday necessities. In this article, I’ll show you how you can clean your home naturally using healthy, common garden herbs....

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Flower bridal bouquets are traditional and beautiful, but they aren’t the only type of bouquet you can make yourself. For a truly unique arrangement, you need to try a vegetable and herb DIY bridal bouquet. If this sounds weird to you, take a moment to think about just how gorgeous veggies and herbs can be....

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Flowers can help us express what we want to say without using words. Although flower symbolism has existed since the Tudor era (think of Ophelia’s bouquet in Hamlet), the Victorians elevated the language of flowers to an art form. In fact, they created an entire encyclopedia on what various types of flowers mean, called floriography....

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If, like me, you’re a huge fan of growing your own food to cut down on grocery bills, you may consider this lovely perennial vegetable. In this article, I’ll show you how to grow asparagus in your own home garden. Use these tips to up your yield count and grow healthy plants that taste excellent....

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Finding the right fast growing shade trees for your yard takes proper research. They’re beneficial for your garden in many ways, and there are countless options to choose from. Some are beautiful and offer a sweet fragrance, others protect your smaller plants from the summer heat. Whatever the purpose for wanting shade trees in your...

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