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Pretty Enough to Eat: Planting Edible Ornamentals in the Garden

pretty enough to eat Planting Edible Ornamentals in the Garden WRITTEN BY CATRIONA TUDOR ERLER Oil and water may not mix in the kitchen, but edible and ornamental plants do mix well in the garden. You have the potential of growing your own food while simultaneously creating beautiful ornamental plantings. Here ...

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Cooped Up: Installing Fashionable Chicken Coops

cooped up Installing Fashionable Chicken Coops WRITTEN BY CATRIONA TUDOR ERLER As more people search for a sustainable, self-sufficient way of life, the population of suburban neighborhoods is changing. People aren’t necessarily moving out, but chickens are moving in. In addition to providing fresh eggs, free-range chickens help control insects, add ...

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Floral Footprint: The Storied Travels of Popular Plants

floral footprint The Storied Travels of Popular Plants WRITTEN BY CATRIONA TUDOR ERLER Just like people and animals, plants have a history of migration. Granted, tulips and chrysanthemums don’t just pick up and walk to a new place; but with natural carriers and human movement, plants have made their way around ...

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Structure and Style: How to Use Texture and Pattern in the Garden

structure and style How to Use Texture and Pattern in the Garden WRITTEN BY CATRIONA TUDOR ERLER Creating a pleasing landscape or garden for your home is an opportunity to express yourself creatively. Two design elements that contribute enormously to the success of a garden composition are texture and pattern. The ...

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