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Poppies, everything you need to know to grow

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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Sacred Elements
4 Tips for keeping plants happy in the heat

4 Tips for keeping plants happy in the heat

Keeping your green babies thriving during heat waves and times of drought can be stressful. We're here to help you save time, resources and keep your precious plants thriving! Here are 4 tips for keeping your plants happy in hot weather.

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Sacred Elements
Classic Turkish Recipes

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

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!

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