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What Does No-Till Actually Mean?
In most farm operations, the soil is continually tilled to prevent the growth of weeds. On our biodynamic farm, we are always seeking to make the soil healthier. That question has sent me digging into a number of different books, indulging my closet soil...
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Sassafras
The Europeans soon discovered sassafras tea, and it quickly became a fashionable beverage.An oil extracted from the tree remained in use as an antiseptic for dentistry and as a flavoring for toothpastes, root beer, and chewing gum until the early 1960's.
California
El Segundo
Organic, What Exactly Does it Mean?
One way to ensure food safety is to buy organic foods grown in this country. The research is reported in the SCI's magazine.Statistics courtesy if the Organic Food AssociationFor years we've heard to use pieces of broken clay pots to line the bottom of...
California
El Segundo
What Does Caliper Mean in Landscaping?
Caliper measurements on young trees are taken 6 inches above the soil. Calipers come in many sizes and styles, but all measure the same way.Issues of tree transportation as well as tree planting are components for pricing landscaping projects.
California
Santa Monica
Toxic Plants- What Does That Really Mean
Which plant should concern you more?Which is more dangerous to a person or dog, a large, fruiting cycad or a small Amanita mushroom?The former is potentially deadly toxic with all parts of the plant being poisonous, and may produce enough fruit to kill...
California
El Segundo
Seed Packets, What does it all mean?
For example on a lettuce pack, it will grow to baby size in 28 days and fully mature in 52 days. If the seeds are not given a cold period, again you will have a zero or very low germination rate.These terms will be listed on any package of seeds that...
California
El Segundo
Biennial Plant Information: What Does Biennial Mean
The term biennial is in reference to the plant's longevity. The three terms annual, biennial and perennial are most commonly used to classify plants due to their life cycle and bloom time.
Ohio
Willoughby
ShoeTree. Tell us; What Does It Mean To You?
WUVIE, a Dave'sGarden member (and owner of a business named "Wuv'n Acres".for Wuv'n Acres Garden Watchdog), gave permission to use this picture. What do you think about Shoe Trees?
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El Segundo
Burning Question: What Does \
Kaye Welch: Food justice to me is when all living things have access to clean healthy food sources. When you tell people what they can and can't buy/eat you assume that they're too stupid to recognize what is healthy and what isn't.
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Philadelphia
When Is A Plant Established – What Does “Well Established” Mean
These are the signs of well-established garden plants.The amount of time it takes a plant to become established is variable depending on plant type and it also could depend on the growing conditions.
Ohio
Willoughby
Watering New Plants: What Does It Mean To Water Well When Planting
If you have just added one or two new plants to the garden, it's best to just water those few new plants individually with a regular hose, so that the already established plants in the garden will not receive too much water.Water a plant immediately when...
Ohio
Willoughby
Meaning of Carnation Colors
Their complicated story starts with the crucifixion of Christ, where they were said to have sprouted after having been watered with the tears of the Virgin Mary. Because purple carnations symbolically leave the most room for interpretation, they might...
California
Santa Monica
Which Flowers Mean Family?
Peonies symbolize a happy life and happy marriage as well as good health, compassion and prosperity. Lilacs, which come in white or purple, symbolize youthful innocence while hyacinth, available in a variety of colors, symbolizes playfulness and a sporty...
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Santa Monica
Plant Sport Mutations – What Does It Mean When A Plant “Throws A Sport”
In many cases the new trait can be handed down to the organism's offspring.Plant sport mutations can add flecks of white to a flower or double the amount of flowers on a stem. The genetic change is not a result of unusual growing conditions; it is an...
Ohio
Willoughby
What Does Well Drained Soil Mean: How To Get A Well-Drained Garden Soil
Likewise, when soil does not drain quickly enough and plants are left in pooling water, their oxygen intake from the soil is reduced and the plants can die. Read more to learn the importance of well-drained soil and how to get a well-drained garden soil...
Ohio
Willoughby
Spiritual Meaning Behind Flowers
A red rose often means love, while a pink carnation means admiration. The rose is white, not red, because white is the ideal color of all angels and blessed spirits."For Zen Buddhists, the lotus represents the pattern of growth of the soul.
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Santa Monica
Flowers That Mean Sorry
According to the website Meaning Flowers, it can also symbolize the willingness of the bearer to accept an apology and forgive the recipient of the flowers. In Greek mythology, white poppy was created as comfort to Ceres while she searched for her lost...
California
Santa Monica
Flowers That Mean Unity
Their meanings can change over time, which is why one flower can have a variety of meanings. Specifically, the strapping together of red and white roses symbolizes a pledge of unity for life, making it a popular symbol for engagement or marriage.Because...
California
Santa Monica
Flowers That Mean Forgiveness
White tulips denote a new beginning and a sense of worthiness. A purple hyacinth is an emblem of forgiveness and means "I am sorry," "Please forgive me" and "Sorrow." To tell someone that you are sorrowful over an event and wish for them to forgive you,...
California
Santa Monica
What Do Yellow Tulips Mean?
Originally yellow tulips meant "hopeless love"; however, they are now more commonly associated with thoughts of cheerfulness.Tulips are relatively easy to care for in flower gardens.Tulips are one of the more easily recognizable flowers with their large...
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Santa Monica
Flowers That Mean Thank You
Sweet peas say "Thank you for a lovely time." They add interest when placed in a mixed-flower bouquet, but are also attractive when presented in a cluster of only sweet pea blooms.
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Santa Monica
The Meaning of Blue Orchids
Greeks believed the bold blue flowers were a symbol of virility and strength. Because the color blue itself is associated with peace and tranquility, blue flowers may also be used to convey these feelings.
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Santa Monica
Meaning of White Carnation Flowers
This method of fever control was also used during the 16th century.The white carnation is a perennial plant that grows from 1 to 2 feet tall. In 1907 she sent 500 white carnations to her late mother's church in Grafton, West Virginia, for all of the mothers...
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Santa Monica
Meaning of the Sampaguita Flower
This process is repeated at least two times, or more for more intensely flavored, higher-grade teas. This symbolic status puts Jasminum sambac into much demand for garlands, which are used in weddings, made into decorations for religious holidays, given...
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Santa Monica
The Meaning of Blue Tulips
The blue flower conveys love and desire.Blue tulips are thought to symbolize tranquility and peace because of the blue color. Because of the fashion trend, Europeans named the flowers after the Persian word for turban.
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Santa Monica
Spiritual Meanings of Lucky Bamboo
Five and six stalks attract wealth. Three stalks are common and lucky bamboo with this many stalks are given as gifts, the three shoots signifying happiness, wealth and longevity. It is a symbol of good virtues and graciousness, and represents a number...
California
Santa Monica
Cold Hardiness and Palms- what does it mean and what can be done about it?
Palms are a mostly tropical species. As one will see there are many related complexities that pertain to marginal palm growing one might not guess at just thumbing through a list of cold hardy palms.
California
El Segundo