Garden Lifestyle

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    Herbal Products for 2017

    I had planned on doing a blog about favorite herbal products for holiday gifts, however this is an even better time to post some of these amazing creations--for the new…

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    Holiday Display at the United States Botanic Garden

    Every year, I try to visit the USBG for each season, however the winter holiday display is one of the best--and this year it celebrates National Parks and Historic Places.…

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    Yuletide Plants from the Global Garden

    The plants we like to grow in our gardens hold special symbolism at Christmas time. Many of our favorite fruits, berries and nuts are much more than sweet treats we…

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    Crystallofolia: Frost Flowers

    Though cold, visiting here in the Ozarks in the cold winter has its perks. Besides the cold fresh air and sunshine, the beauty of the mountain landscape is always breathtaking,…

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    Holiday Gifts from Gardeners

    Lists for holiday gifts for gardeners are just about everywhere you look this month. But here’s a list with a twist: ideas for gifts from vegetable gardeners, like you.

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    Three Books to Give as Presents for Gardeners and Herbalists

    Well it is December already and the holidays are fast approaching. Here are a few ideas for books that you might not have come across or thought about that just…

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    Holiday Gift Ideas For Veggie Gardeners 2016

    Here are some great holiday gift ideas for the veggie gardener on your list.

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    Cucurbitas: Winter Squash and Pumpkins

    One of the best things about fall and winter seasons is that we get to eat seasonal foods--root vegetables, winter squash and pumpkins, brassicas, cool-weather greens, apples, pears, pomegranates, persimmons,…

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    How to Be a Happy Gardener

    Late Bloomer, by Jan Coppola Bills, arrives just in time to encourage gardeners to ignore their sore backs and bad knees so they can keep gardening. Her helpful gardening book…

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    Sweet Potatoes and Apples

    It's that time of year that we want to eat warming comfort foods. I try to use vegetables, fruits and nuts that are in season. This recipe features two of…