stewardship
What the Fenestration is With Those Leaves?
Ever wondered why your Monstera suddenly turns its leaves into Swiss cheese? The answer is brilliant tropical evolution—and a living report card on your plant’s happiness.
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November Garden Tips
November Gardening Tips for USDA zones 5-7: Wrap Up Fall and Prep for a Strong SpringPlant garlic & bulbs, mulch everything, harvest roots, protect trees, and clean tools. Expert tasks that make winter easier and spring explosive.
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My Plants Lean Toward the Light. Should I Do Something About It?
When you notice all your plants turning their backs on you, leaning toward the window like they’re plotting an escape, it's time to make a change. Discover the science of phototropism and how to use it to grow fuller, healthier houseplants. Agroecologist Judith shares simple tips, like rotating your plants regularly, to prevent lopsided growth and create a vibrant fluffy balanced indoor jungle.
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Why is Water Dripping Out of my Plant?
Unravel the mystery of guttation of water dripping from plants, with pro tips on interpreting this behavior for healthier gardens and understanding its vital role in rainforest cycles and soil health.
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The Thing Called Thigmotropism
Delve into thigmatropism, the plant's touch response, with insights on positive and negative growth, examples like pothos and grapevines, and tips to enhance your organic gardening success.
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Pro Tips in Seed Gathering and Saving Your own Seeds
Master seed saving in your garden with expert guidance on techniques for tomatoes, beans, lettuce, and beyond. Discover pro tips for annuals, biennials, perennials, heirlooms versus hybrids, and open-pollinated varieties to boost your organic yields.
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Heirlooms, Hybrids, Landraces & Seedsaving
Dive into the world of heirlooms and hybrids with expert insights on seed saving. Understand how to adapt tomatoes and more to your garden using ancient techniques for better yields and resilience. Perfect for organic gardeners seeking pro tips.
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A New Devil in the Details: The Mass Adoption of Root Mesh & Death Plugs
Uncover the hidden dangers of a new practice in professional growers: the ubiquitous 'death plugs' in houseplants. Judith shares info on propagation remnants, their unintended consequences like root rot, and essential repotting strategies for nutrient-dense growth. Ideal for enthusiasts seeking pro tips on orchids, aroids, and more.
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Autumn - A Fabulous Time to Plant Perennials
Fall is perfect for planting perennials to revive your garden with regenerative agriculture. Learn how deep-rooted plants like comfrey and guilds enhance soil health. With tips for success, start now for a thriving spring. Embrace the magic of fall planting and transform your landscape.
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15 Pro Tips for Making Your Houseplants the Envy of the Neighborhood
Struggling with slowly declining houseplants? Learn expert best practices and pro tips to maintain that showroom shine indoors, from selection to light matching to organic feeding and soil tactics.
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Go Touch Grass. (and Plants)
Discover how houseplants boost human health and reconnect you to nature. We explore the "go touch grass" trend and tips for healthy houseplants to enhance well-being indoors.
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Why We Love Homesteaders
There is a deep resonance between homesteaders' ethos and our commitment at Eden Earth to regenerative gardening. This perspective aligns seamlessly with our ethos, where we view soil regeneration as a moral imperative. In permaculture design, every element serves multiple functions—rainwater harvesting protects water sources while nourishing plants, hedgerows shelter wildlife and boost biodiversity. Homesteaders embody this by integrating practices that safeguard family, pets, and the environment.
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