Gardening is just a bowl of cherry tomatoes.
Someone once told me the difference between knowledge and wisdom is knowing that tomatoes are a fruit, but having the wisdom not to put them in a fruit salad.
And right now I could use a little wisdom. I’d like some help making my tomato choices for next year.
Every season I plant at least a dozen new-to-me varieties in patio containers, in the vegetable bed and in a special tomato garden. But at this rate, it will take years for me to find the perfect combination of tomatoes to grow.
That’s why I need your help. What a
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Tomatoes, Tomatoes Request
In the 1950s, the UK was home to some 30 million hedgehogs. Now it’s estimated that there are just one million, according to a recent report published by the People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES). It’s not known exactly why hedgehogs are declining so alarmingly, but the usual factors are likely to blame: in rural areas, there are fewer hedgerows to provide shelter, while use of pesticides removes a vital source of their food. In towns and cities, small, over-tidy and paved gardens reduce foraging habitat. It is
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Hedgehogs, Hedgehogs Garden
The exclusive enclaves of the rich and famous dont often include older homes. Places like Beverly Hills and Malibu are proud of ultra-modern abodes that suit the tastes of those who have money to burn. Older homes in these areas have often seen a good deal of upkeep and arent anywhere close to the real estate chopping block.
Kronish House. Image credit: CurbedLA
Unfortunately, if a historic home does fall into disrepair, the fate is usually demolition. After all, the land in such a coveted area is often worth more than the house that sits on it.
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Beverly Hills, Hills
When discussing a new house build, lots of thought is put into choosing materials that are friendly to the environment. Even if you are not starting an entirely new home, this is still important.
Using eco-friendly home remodeling materials mean you can lessen the impact your home has on the environment, and be an example of how to do so for others. Here are some of the top eco-friendly home remodeling materials to consider using in your own home:
Bamboo Flooring
You might not guess that this flooring is so eco-friendly, but thanks to the abundance of bamboo and its ability to grow at rapid speeds it is a renewable resource.
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Ecofriendly Materials, Materials
Angela joined our firm a little over three weeks ago and is already establishing herself as a valuable team member and interior designer. As a native of Raleigh, Angela knows the ins and outs of the area. She has a great sense of humor and brings a wealth of knowledge from her previous venture as an owner of a childrens fine furniture store. We
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Angela, Angela S
By choosing disease-resistant varieties and bagging the fruit to exclude insects, you can grow gorgeous, chemical-free apples like these.
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Apples may seem like the last bastion of pesticide-dependent gardening. In many commercial orchards, apples are sprayed 10 to 20 times per year. It’s not hard to find organic home gardeners who still believe it’s nearly impossible to grow good fruit without pesticides. Furthermore, most people probably expect organic fruit to come with a few spots or chew marks. I used to rely on insect traps and biological sprays, and I would still have fruit that was covered with disease and infested with worms.
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Apples