 It is the life of the crystal, the architect of the flake, the fire of the frost, the soul of the sunbeam. This crisp winter air is full of it. John Burroughs
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Even top-of-the-line tools need to be cleaned and sharpened regularly to perform their best. Midwinter, when the growing season has slowed and outdoor activities move inside, is the perfect time to devote to prepping your tools for the spring season ahead.
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To all the reasons you might choose one vegetable variety over another--appearance, flavor, yield, pest resistance, or regional adaptation--now you can add enhanced nutrition. The vegetables you'll read about here aren't just good for you. They've been bred to be better for you.
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Some amaranths are pretty, and some are plain; some are big, and some are small; and some are weedy, and others aren't. Such diversity adds to the home gardener's challenge of predicting performance the first season, and perhaps that partially explains why amaranths are underutilized plants.
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Let's review the essentials of a vegetable garden, then we'll describe how I to make raised beds. We believe that if you follow these directions, you'll be well on your way to an abundant harvest and an enjoyable gardening season.
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When winter winds blow and the outdoor landscape no longer beckons, gardeners' thoughts turn to visions of amaryllis, poinsettia, and other tropical plants. Fill your home with color, scent, and beauty over the holidays and beyond by creating an indoor garden oasis
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Bamboos have become popular landscape plants for creating garden rooms, blocking unsightly views, or lending your garden an Asian feel.
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LOVELY PHOTO BY VALERY33
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LOVELY PHOTO BY DIRTDORPHINS
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LOVELY PHOTO BY ARCTANGENT"Acanthaceae: Acanthus mollis - A pair of green and pinkish purple bracts hold each white bloom in a clamshell-like clasp. (The white streaks in the background are internal 'rain' from overhead misters.)"
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LOVELY PHOTO BY DIRTDORPHINS
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LOVELY PHOTO BY KNIPHOFIA
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LOVELY PHOTO BY KETSUI73
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LOVELY PHOTO BY VALERY33
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LOVELY PHOTO BY FLEUR569
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LOVELY PHOTO BY TWIXANDDUD
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LOVELY PHOTO BY KNIPHOFIA
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ACTIVE THREADS FROM OUR FORUMS
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THE NUMBERS FROM LAST WEEK
1,244 members joined.
4,028 posts written in our forums.
700 photos posted to the plant database.
1,079 plants added to personal inventory lists.
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 I have always wanted to be a gardener, and I love the time I spend in my garden. Pawan Kalyan
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