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Green goodness: 4 reasons to love homegrown produce

(BPT) - Are you one of the 185 million Americans who garden? If not, it’s time to consider joining the crowd. Gardening can be an incredibly rewarding hobby, especially if you grow your own …

Antoni Porowski's tips for creating a yard-to-table garden

(BPT) - Have you ever grown salsa in your garden? What about potato salad? You can, with spring’s hottest culinary trend called …
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From watering via ice cubes to spritzing with hydrogen peroxide – 4 misguided plant health trends on social media

The internet has become a new player in plant care advice. Kanawa_Studio/iStock via Getty Images Plus The internet is full …
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How to transform your backyard into a PGA TOUR-level lawn

(BPT) - Throughout the year, golf tournaments captivate audiences excited to watch the pros do what they do best: play golf! As …
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7 Tips for Spring Yard Prep

(BPT) - After winter's last gasp, spring is just around the corner. That means it's time to get out into the yard and tackle some …
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The ultimate in-and-out list for your backyard this spring

(BPT) - As the weather begins to warm up, it's time to breathe life into your backyard sanctuary and embrace the vibrant spirit of …
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How to keep your garden on-trend with petunias this spring

(BPT) - Excited to elevate your garden into a trending oasis destination this spring? If you're like many gardeners, you likely approach your outdoor living area with a discerning designer's …

Cherry blossoms – celebrated in Japan for centuries and gifted to Americans – are an appreciation of impermanence and spring

Cherry blossoms mark the beginning of spring. Various festivals are regularly organized in California, Colorado, Georgia, Tennessee and Washington, D.C., to celebrate the bloom of cherry trees. …

A rare, historically massive cicada season is coming: How to protect your lawn, trees, and landscaping

With 2024 expected to be a historic year for cicada emergence, Pest Gnome put together a comprehensive primer on these insects: from which areas of the country will see the greatest number of cicadas to what every homeowner can do to protect their lawn and landscaping.

How to create an Insta-worthy outdoor living space

(BPT) - Social media has changed the ways people engage with content and seek inspiration. Thanks to ever-evolving technology and algorithms, you have the ability to find new ideas instantly. Need a …

Bring vitality to gardens in the shade with impatiens: Your new burst of living color!

8:01 AM, Mar 5, 2024

(BPT) - Ready to fill your garden with striking colors this spring? Look to Beacon® Impatiens from PanAmerican Seed®, the gardener’s favorite versatile plant for partial to deep shade …

Why do flowers smell?

Richard L. Harkess, Mississippi State University, The Conversation 1:48 PM, Feb 28, 2024

Imagine walking through a tropical forest as a sweet scent wafts through the air. A little farther down the path, the putrid stench of rotting flesh makes you catch your breath. Upon investigation, you find that both odors originate from flowers – but why do flowers smell like anything at all? ...

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A visual history of campus protests in the US

Howard Ruffner // Getty Images The current wave of pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses has thrust the long history of …
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Voters in 12 states may decide on abortion in 2024, including 3 states where abortion is confirmed on the ballot—Florida, Maryland and New York

Libin Jose // Shutterstock Voters in 12 states could see abortion on their ballots this year, including three states where ballot …
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Best cities for naked gardening

azem // Shutterstock Where in the U.S. can you garden in your birthday suit without fear of being exposed to tickets or jail …
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5 ways to improve your mental health during Mental Health Awareness Month

edchechine // Shutterstock It was just a year ago that the Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, released an alarming report about the …
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10 U.S. cities where residents are happiest

Sean Pavone // Shutterstock Money can't always buy happiness. However, quality of life can influence your financial decisions and …
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