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Scarification: The simple seed-starting trick that helps tough-coated seeds sprout faster

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Scarification: The simple seed-starting trick that helps tough-coated seeds sprout faster

Valentine’s rush has florists juggling last‑minute orders and rising costs

Valentine’s rush has florists juggling last‑minute orders and rising costs

Record cold has fireplaces working overtime. Should those ashes be put to use in the garden?

Record cold has fireplaces working overtime. Should those ashes be put to use in the garden?

New study tells us what’s up with what’s going down with the sinking Chesapeake Bay

New study tells us what’s up with what’s going down with the sinking Chesapeake Bay

Annual orchids show brings vivid color to Chicago winter

Annual orchids show brings vivid color to Chicago winter

This Smithsonian greenhouse contains obscure and exotic plants from around the world

This Smithsonian greenhouse contains obscure and exotic plants from around the world

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Backyard vegetable gardens are healthy for people and the planet. Here’s how to start yours

Backyard vegetable gardens are healthy for people and the planet. Here’s how to start yours

How to create a calming ‘nature nook’ with indoor plants. Advice from Hilton Carter

How to create a calming ‘nature nook’ with indoor plants. Advice from Hilton Carter

Bring the desert’s warmth indoors this winter with big, bold succulents

Bring the desert’s warmth indoors this winter with big, bold succulents

Snow protects your garden beds. Trees might need some help

Snow protects your garden beds. Trees might need some help

The secret to pest-free houseplants starts at the nursery

The secret to pest-free houseplants starts at the nursery

Meet the succulents that look like dolphins and hearts

Meet the succulents that look like dolphins and hearts

A taste of nature can provide balance and calm during the workday

A taste of nature can provide balance and calm during the workday

Dupont Circle lab helps everyone from hobbyists to nurseries clone their plants

Dupont Circle lab helps everyone from hobbyists to nurseries clone their plants

Herbs grown indoors require extra care. Here are some tips

Herbs grown indoors require extra care. Here are some tips

Amid wildfire grief, an LA-area resident sowed sunflowers and hope where her home once stood

Amid wildfire grief, an LA-area resident sowed sunflowers and hope where her home once stood

Christmas is over, but what to do with the tree? Here’s some alternatives to the landfill

Christmas is over, but what to do with the tree? Here’s some alternatives to the landfill

Deck your garden with boughs of holly, a plant rich in symbolism and evergreen beauty

Deck your garden with boughs of holly, a plant rich in symbolism and evergreen beauty

Golden Gate Park’s dazzling holiday light display brings joy to the season

Golden Gate Park’s dazzling holiday light display brings joy to the season

Creating a simple garden sanctuary for year-round relaxation

Creating a simple garden sanctuary for year-round relaxation

The secret to keeping your holiday greenery fresher longer

The secret to keeping your holiday greenery fresher longer

This underappreciated holiday flower has upside-down blooms

This underappreciated holiday flower has upside-down blooms

Want to grow an avocado tree from seed? Here’s how

Want to grow an avocado tree from seed? Here’s how

Doing these fall garden chores will make your spring easier

Doing these fall garden chores will make your spring easier

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