Broccoli is a flower bud. Peppers are a fruit. Welcome to the wild world of plant parts! Read Do You Know Which Part of the Plant You’re Eating?
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Do You Know Which Part of the Plant You’re Eating?
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How Do You “Divide” Perennials? (Video)
What's plant division, anyway? And how do you do it? Gardener Laura Powell demonstrates. Read How Do You “Divide” Perennials? (Video)
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Autumn Leaves: Should You Collect Them or Leave Them in Place?
Leaving fallen leaves in place is often the best choice, ecologically and horticulturally. How do you decide when to let leaves be and when to remove them? Read Autumn Leaves: Should You Collect Them or Leave Them in Place?
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Trees of Little Caribbean: A Reading List
Interested in learning more about Caribbean trees, cuisine, and histories? Check out this reading list from Trees of Little Caribbean cocurator Meera Jagroop. Read Trees of Little Caribbean: A Reading List
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How to Collect Sunflower Seeds
Sunflower seeds are easy to gather, whether you’re planning next year’s crop or eyeing a homemade snack. Read How to Collect Sunflower Seeds
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Ask a Gardener: Can I Plant Perennials in the Fall?
In our fall installment of Ask a Gardener, gardener Laura Powell offers advice on planting perennials and what to include on your fall gardening checklist. Read Ask a Gardener: Can I Plant Perennials in the Fall?
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Kamala Sankaram Asks What We Mean By “Nature”
We spoke with artist in residence Kamala Sankaram about learning to listen and the blurry line between nature and ourselves. Read Kamala Sankaram Asks What We Mean By “Nature”
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Sara Perl Egendorf on Building New Soils
“I like to think of humans as a soil-forming agent, not just a soil-degrading agent.” Read Sara Perl Egendorf on Building New Soils
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Asters and Goldenrods: Ecological Superstars
Goldenrods and asters provide sustenance, breeding sites, and overwintering spaces for numerous native insect species. Read Asters and Goldenrods: Ecological Superstars
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Saving Tomato Seeds
How to save the seeds from your favorite tomatoes. Read Saving Tomato Seeds