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Discover the Beauty of Spirals in Nature
Have you ever noticed how many things in the natural world have spiral patterns in them? It’s the Fibonacci sequence. This short video provides a short illustration of the incidental math behind the beauty of pinecones, seashells, sunflowers, and more.
25 plant databases for gardener's growing tips and how to use them
Online Plant Databases (Canada & United States)
A helpful directory of online plant databases, primarily in the United States and Canada, for information on plant names, growing zones, research, and images to help ID plants.
there is a quote on the side of a building that says you can burn any number of headaches in a garden
Encouraging City Food Gardens...In The 1880s!
We hear so much about urban farms and growing vegetables in any size space, but would it surprise you to know Charles Barnard was touting the value of front yard veggie growing back in the 1890s? Yup! And it’s amazing how relevant it is today.
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Popular Garden Myths We've All Fallen For
Popular garden myths (folklore, misinformation) tell us to use common household products to solve garden problems. Vinegar, salt, dish soap, baking soda, sugar, and more are often mentioned as chemical-free, ‘natural’ alternatives to commercial garden products.
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Starting a Garden From Scratch (Yearly Photos)
Starting a new garden is both exciting and daunting. This one began with a large grass lawn and a few trees. Have a look at how it transformed year over year with the addition of flowering perennials, fruit trees, veggie beds, small ponds, raised beds, and garden art.
the cover of a book about fibonaci sequence in your garden
The Beauty of the Fibonacci Sequence in the Garden
Have you ever noticed how many things in the natural world have spiral patterns in them? It’s the Fibonacci sequence. This short video provides a short illustration of the incidental math behind the beauty of pinecones, seashells, sunflowers, and more.
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The Truth About Gardening
Of all the gardening quotes I share, this is one of the most popular, confirming, perhaps, that it’s really not about the stuff but the experience instead.
25 plant databases for gardener's growing tips and how to use them
Online Plant Databases (Canada & United States)
A helpful directory of online plant databases, primarily in the United States and Canada, for information on plant names, growing zones, research, and images to help ID plants.
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Backyard Garden Tour with Flowers and Garden Art | Empress of Dirt
This tour of my garden is seven years after I started my garden from scratch. In that time I have added lots of flowering perennials, fruit trees, shrubs, raised beds for vegetables, privacy screens, and garden art.
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How to Choose the Best Birdseed (Happy Birds, No Waste)
This complete guide shows the best birdseed to buy for your backyard birdfeeders and how to avoid the money-wasting fillers.
Go big with your garden art! This giant DIY garden art bird nest is made from scrap tree branches and a couple of dollar store supplies. Have fun with it and make a big, bold, birdy statement in your backyard. Diy Birds Nest, Garden Bells, Giant Garden, Bird Nest Craft, Springtime Crafts, Twig Art, Bird Nests, Garden Totems, Bird House Kits
DIY Giant Garden Art Bird Nest | Empress of Dirt
Go big with your garden art! This giant DIY garden art bird nest is made from scrap tree branches and a couple of dollar store supplies. Have fun with it and make a big, bold, birdy statement in your backyard.
there is a quote on the side of a building that says you can burn any number of headaches in a garden
Encouraging City Food Gardens...In The 1880s! | Empress of Dirt
We hear so much about urban farms and growing vegetables in any size space, but would it surprise you to know Charles Barnard was touting the value of front yard veggie growing back in the 1890s? Yup! And it’s amazing how relevant it is today.
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What's Your Superpower?
Guess what, gardeners? Spoiler alert. You have a superpower. And it will bring your life great things for years to come.
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Rare Video Tour of Tasha Tudor's Garden
During what turned out to be the final year of Tasha Tudor‘s life (1915-2008), I happened to purchase an autographed copy of one of her last books: Tasha’s Successful Garden (in Japanese). It’s one of the few books I kept after a major decluttering of our home a few years ago. It’s rare to see video from her garden, but there is one video (below) from the same era that gives a good glimpse.e
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If You Truly Love Nature...
This is a favorite nature-inspired quote attributed to artist Vincent Van Gogh.