The Dirt
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The DirtIt’s red. It’s rubber. Is it safe for your garden?
Okay, it's not always red. In fact, it comes in brown, blue, green, orange, turquoise, black, and about a billion other colors. Nope, we're not talking about birds or butterflies…
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The DirtSeptember Inspiration
September delights. With the dog days of summer behind us, September opens with cooler air and less humidity, creating a fresh scent and a sense of excitement.
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The DirtGreen Roof Plants Get Put to the Test
Which plants work best on green roofs? Who better to test than The Chicago Botanic Garden. Not only does Chicago sport a huge number of green roofs, but also the…
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The DirtPurple Perilla Pesto does not rock my world.
The search continues for a use for my perilla.
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The DirtChartreuse: A Slice of Sunshine
I haven't always been fond of chartreuse as a color. It surely doesn't look good on me, but on my plants it's oh so lovely. Now, I'm obsessed with it.…
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The DirtAnd the winner of the July Photo Challenge is…
Congratulations to Gordon Ballard (skigordo) of Buffalo, NY for his winning entry in the July Photo Challenge: Key West Meets Buffalo, NY.
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The DirtThe Mystery of Sunset Zone 33
Is my Sunset Zone more useful than my USDA Hardiness Zone? Or is that just what THEY want me to think?
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Fine Gardening Magazine
