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Poppies, everything you need to know to grow
Growing breadseed poppies Growing tips we’ve learned over the years: Sow seeds generously in fall over well draining soil before your first frost & again in the spring before your last frost. Or, if you’re going garden stir crazy in the wintertime and snow is covering your garden, you can actually sow poppy seeds onto the snow and when the snow melts and the seeds come in contact with the soil, they will germinate at the correct time. Miss the window for planting outdoors? No problem! You can cold treat (stratify) your seeds in the spring to create a...
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It's Hot! 6 Tips for Keeping Plants Happy in the Heat
Keeping your indoor and outdoor plants thriving during the summertime and heat waves can be stressful. We're here to help you save time, energy and help keep your precious plants hydrated and happy!
Here are 6 tips for keeping your plants happy in the heat!
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Classic Turkish Recipes
As promised, sharing a few of favorite culinary staples from my family here in Southern Turkey. Everything is sourced locally, handmade or both. The weekly pazar or farmer's market is a must as packaged food is rarely consumed. Instead, many dishes are crafted throughout the day and into the evenings from dried, raw and fresh ingredients.
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Luffa (Loofah) Love! How to: Grow, Harvest & Eat your Natural Sponge
Zero waste cleaning supply, soil aerator, and delicious vegetable-luffa is quite possibly the world's most useful plant!
Transforming plant and pest care from chore to ritual.
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