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Growing Dye Gardens
Onions, turmeric, beets.
Sound like the beginning of a recipe? It could be, but it is also something completely different: A list of ingredients to naturally dye textiles.
Pressing Plant Specimens
Have you ever studied a leaf or flower closely? They are beautiful! The patterns formed by their veins, their unique outlines, and their radiant color in autumn make them something worth collecting. Collecting and pressing plant specimens is a hobby many people enjoy.
Certifying Your Own Sanctuary
You can create your own certified wildlife habitat! Whether you have a large tract of land or just a small lot, there are many state and national certification programs to recognize your efforts as a gardener and budding conservationist.
Gardening for Wildlife
Growing a garden to help support wildlife can boost the biodiversity of the surrounding area, create entertaining viewing opportunities, and even increase the value of your home. Here are the key items to consider when planning a garden for wildlife.
Gardening is Hard Work!
John Morgan here with Bob’s Market. This week I want to talk about something that usually pops up when I do presentations on gardening. It is a topic that the horticultural industry as a whole has tried to gloss over.
Edible Mixed Containers
You might have limited space for traditional gardening or want a focal point for your patio that features a tasty treat, here are some awesome mix ideas.