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How do I start an avocado tree from the pit? Mine NEVER grow!

Guacamole is a very tasty dish but you cannot make it without avocados; but you can grow your own avocados starting right in your kitchen or any room with a spot for a glass of water and some sunlight. ...

60 comments    water gardening fruit
Banana Trees (Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons)92

Growing Your Own Banana Tree or Banana Plant

Banana Trees (Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons) I've always loved tropical plants. I purchased my banana plant probably fifteen years ago from a nursery outside of Conroe, Texas on my way home from a business...

45 comments    hubchallenge plants trees
Aloe Vera ..."Go Green" ...get healthy!94

Aloe Vera, the Plant Remarkable

With all the talk out there in the aloe industry, what aloe vera is and what makes this healing plant so popular, is still far from the reach of so many that are trying to understand what exactly is in...

23 comments    health water skin
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Is Having a Garden and Growing Your Own Vegetables Worth It?

As the availability of fresh produce has increased in the grocery stores over the past few decades, gardening has decreased. As the recession has dragged on, gardening has made a come back. As the organic...

20 comments    money food gardening
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Crape-Myrtles in Southern Landscapes

One of the most beautiful of summer blooming shrubs and trees in southern landscapes is the Crape Myrtle.   The official name of this eye-catching plant is Lagerstroemia. The crape myrtle can be grown...

53 comments    plants trees shrubs
Dawn Redwood at the US National Arboretum (photo by Dolores Monet)92

DC Outdoors - the National Arboretum, Our National Tree Museum

the US National Arboretum, America's tree collection and national garden is a sprawling botanical garden in north west Washington DC for DC visitors interested in plants, trees, and spending time outdoors with photos, links, and video of the National Arboretum's bonsai collection

6 comments    gardens washington dc bonsai
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Planting A Fairy Garden

Many Pagans connect with and honor Fairies as part of their spiritual tradition. Here are some tips and suggestions for planting your own fairy garden and hosting the Fey Folk in your own backyard.

2 comments    how to water gardening
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Carnivorous Plants - Venus Fly Trap, Pitcher Plant & Plant Care

This guide offers information relating to Carnivorous Plants. What they are, how to care for them and where to buy them. Did you know that there are over 630 different varieties? Or that many are relatively easy to keep? That some eat more than just insects?

36 comments    fly trap carnivorous plants
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Native Habitat of the Leopard Gecko & Setting up a Natural Enclosure

The leopard gecko is the most common pet reptile in homes today. They're small and easy to care for. They come in a variety of colors and have a very docile temperament. Leopard geckos are just overall one of...

58 comments    environment desert pet gecko
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Planting Your First Vegetable Garden

Getting Started Few experiences can match the pleasure of savoring a homegrown vegetable, especially if you raised it yourself from a seed or seedling. In almost every case, the flavor and texture of...

33 comments    gardening garden vegetables
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