Gardening is an enjoyable hobby that can also support your local ecosystem. If your plants feed nearby bees, they’ll ensure all surrounding flora thrive. Transform your backyard into a bumblebee haven by learning how to create a bee sanctuary. You can easily customize it to your gardening interests and budget, so helping the bees doesn’t require an extensive adjustment period. What Is a Bee Sanctuary? Bee sanctuaries are spaces where bees can easily find food, shelter, and water. They’re more important now than ever. The United States had 5 million bee colonies in the 1940s, but experts estimate that colony numbers are down to approximately 2.66 million today. Without as many bees,…
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7 Reasons You Should Try Apartment Gardening
Sustainability has become essential in numerous facets of your life. You may implement eco-friendliness with the miles per gallon in your car or the brands you buy from. But how can you be sustainable at home? Here are seven reasons you should try apartment gardening. 1. Fresh Food Having fresh food at home can encourage you to cook more and get takeout less frequently. How can an apartment garden help? With a small greenhouse, you can access fruits and vegetables whenever you desire. Imagine not having to go to the grocery store to get produce for your next dinner. Growing foods on your patio or balcony could do wonders for…
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Permaculture Principles for a More Resilient Future
Permaculture is a timeless resource for veteran and budding planetary advocates alike, even in a home garden.
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Planting a Medicinal Herb Garden
Maybe you’ve been using herbs in cooking and have decided you’d like to add some medicinal herbs to your garden.
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Grocery Outlet of Oak Grove has Spring Gardening Essentials
It’s Planting Season, and here at Grocery Outlet of Oak Grove, we have everything you need, from Organic soil to great starter plants and more. Come on and get everything you need for a great price. Of course, we will have all of our favorite Organic and specialty food items in stock. For more info: facebook.com/OakGroveGroceryOutlet/
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Native Plant Guilds
The ecological gardening trend is growing every year as more and more people are becoming aware of the negative impacts of climate change and industrial pollution
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Camas Plant and Garden Fair 2023
May 13 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Downtown Camas, WA Everything for your yard and garden in charming Downtown Camas! Held the day before Mother’s Day, the plant fair draws in thousands of people to enjoy and explore the amazing selection of plants, trees, garden art and supplies, and much more provided by dedicated local growers and vendors. Kids’ activities, live music, entertainment, fresh food, and the shops and restaurants of Downtown Camas all add to the community experience. Come make a day of it! For more info: www.cwplantfair.org
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Educational Resources at Symbiop Garden Shop
Participating in the practice of growing your own food and being a steward to the land is rewarding in a way that few other things are
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Compost vs. Fertilizer
What is the difference between compost and fertilizer? How can I best deliver the necessary nutrients?
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A Hawthorn Tree for Your Garden
Many forms of hawthorn are found in city gardens as well. Therefore, the hawthorn can be a good choice for small gardens. It’s an easy to grow deciduous tree with a compact 20’-30’ habit and year-round interest
