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5 Basic Tools in the Shed Make Gardening Tasks Easier

11 May11 May Author J. L. James
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Posted in Gardening and Foraging Herbs

The Ultimate Guide to Growing Lavender and Easy Lavender Recipe

06 May08 May Author J. L. James
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The Role of Ananse Ntontan and the Goldenrod Spider (Misumena vata) In Sharing Nature’s Wisdom

27 April27 April Author J. L. James
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10 Eco-Friendly Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

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3 Quick Ways to Test Your Indoor Plant Pot Moisture

23 March05 May Author J. L. James Estimated read time 4 min read
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As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Let's face it, a major nemesis for most indoor plants is Read More
Tags: #Moisture meter #Watering plants
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How To Nurture A Crassula Ovata Gollum Jade

20 March20 March Author J. L. James Estimated read time 4 min read
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When I first bought this plant I had no idea what it was. It was amongst other small unlabelled succulents Read More
Tags: #crassula ovata #Gollum Jade
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Book Review: The Ghost Orchard: The Hidden History of the Apple in North America by Helen Humphreys

14 February14 February Author J. L. James Estimated read time 2 min read
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For the award winning Canadian novelist and poet, Helen Humphreys, the journey of discovery started with a single apple, the Read More
Tags: #Apples #Helen Humphreys
In Indoor Plants Plant Care

How Peperomia Plant Care Teaches Life Balance

03 February25 April Author J. L. James Estimated read time 5 min read
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Peperomias are members of the pepper family. They are popular house plants due to the many striking varieties available and Read More
Tags: #gardening #Houseplants #Peperomia argyeia #peperomia care #Peperomia obtusifolia #Plant care
In Nature and Well-being Trees and Shrubs

The Beginner’s Guide to Frankincense

26 January09 October Author J. L. James Estimated read time 6 min read
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If you go to an Ethiopian restaurant you may be lucky enough to experience the Ethiopian coffee ceremony. As part Read More
Tags: #Boswellia #Boswellia papyrifera #Ethics #FairTrade #Frankincense #Harvesting #Somaliland #Sustainability
In Books Reviews

Book Review: Among Flowers by Jamaica Kincaid

13 January15 March Author J. L. James Estimated read time 4 min read
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When flora loving writers hang out with botanists in the Himalaya, what you get is a thoughtful, gripping journey with Read More
Tags: #Daniel Hinkley #Himalaya #Jamaica Kincaid #Nepal #Travel

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