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My name is Mary Jane, and I write Home for the Harvest. I have lots of help around the garden from my husband, who also takes many of the photos on this site. Also helping me along the way are my wonderful friends, mentors, and teachers. This website serves to share about living a healthier life through organic gardening, choosing clean plant-based products, making nourishing food, and..
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Here are some popular gardening quotes along with their sources: “Show me your garden, and I shall tell you who you are.” – Alfred Austin “To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.” – Audrey Hepburn Quotes from Gertrude Jekyll Gertrude Jekyll, a key figure in garden design, is known for her insightful and […]
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2M ago
Dive into a field of funnies about overambitious planting projects, the mystery of disappearing tools, and the joys of finally getting that finicky flower to bloom. Gardening memes are for everyone who believes laughter is just as essential to gardening as sunlight and water. Screw it, I’m gardening This is one of my favorite gardening […]
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3M ago
Organic mulch is a biodegradable material used to cover a garden’s soil surface. It’s biodegradable. These types of mulches are derived from natural sources, including composted leaves, bark chips, pine needles, composted yard trimmings, straw, and grass clippings. Organic mulch improves soil quality as it decomposes, helps retain soil moisture, suppresses weeds, and regulates soil […]
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4M ago
Water your potted peace lily when the top inch of soil feels dry. Typically, this means watering indoor plants once or twice a week. However, adjust based on your room’s humidity and light. Peace lilies prefer consistently moist soil but not muddy, waterlogged conditions. Over-watering can be as harmful as under-watering. Watering schedule for an […]
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4M ago
Ordering seeds to plant in your garden is one of the most wonderful times of the gardening year. I’ve ordered and grown seeds from dozens of companies over the past decade, and am now convinced that taking the time to find a high-quality seed source is well worth the effort. We put so much time […]
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4M ago
Planting peony roots usually occurs in the fall or early spring. Before planting, soak the roots in clean water for an hour or two before planting. Then place it in a wide shallow hole with the pink/white buds facing upwards towards the sky. Backfill with the sole that was dug out of the planting hole, […]
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5M ago
Shampoo ginger lily (Zingiber zerumbet) is a tropical flowering plant in the ginger family that grows from underground rhizomes. This herbaceous perennial has pinecone-shaped red flowers and narrow green leaves. The plants grow well in wet climates and typically reach 3-5 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide. Sap from the flowers can be used for […]
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5M ago
The Mossify Mistr is an electric plant mister spray bottle for houseplants. I’ve been using mine for almost two years now, and it has indeed stood the test of time. It’s a pretty neat gadget for plant lovers like myself. Mossify Mistr review The first thing that caught my eye was its stylish design. It […]
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5M ago
It generally takes several months to several years to change the color of hydrangea flowers, depending upon the original composition of the soil and the amount and frequency of amendments added. For instance, in already slightly acidic soil, adding a strong soil acidifier product in the spring and again in the summer may produce deep […]
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5M ago
Not many of us have the time required to keep a perfectly manicured yard (and nor do we want to). If your yard has a shady spot that could do with a bit of low-effort landscaping, here are some low-maintenance shrubs for shade to consider. These lovely plants are easy to take care of without […]
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