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The more we learn about marine life, the more we realize many ocean creatures are emotional, social, and sensitive beings. Lobsters arent sea insects. They live long lives, connect with others, and feel pain deeply. Understanding nature changes how we treat it and every small shift toward compassion matters. #CompassionForWildlife

The more we learn about marine life, the more we realize many ocean creatures are emotional, social, and sensitive beings. Lobsters arent sea insects. They live long lives, […]

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Hydrangea flowers are unique in that their flower color can change based on the pH of the soil they are grown! The secret isnt in the blooms its in the soil. Acidic Soil pH < 5.5: Deep Blue Neutral Soil pH 6.57: Purple-Pink Alkaline Soil pH > 7: Deep Pink Tip: Add garden sulfur for blue, or lime for pink. Watch the transformation unfold!

Hydrangea flowers are unique in that their flower color can change based on the pH of the soil they are grown! The secret isnt in the blooms its […]

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Perennials You Can Still Plant in May for blooms that return every year! Best for: US Zones 39 UK sow or transplant once frost ends Australia cooltemperate plant now for spring blooms Garden Phlox full sun, butterflies love it False Indigo drought-tolerant, hardy & bold Yarrow resilient pollinator magnet Shasta Daisy classic white blooms all summer Coneflower Echinacea tough, loved by bees Bee Balm attracts hummingbirds & bees Black-eyed Susan thrives in heat and poor soil Poppy easy to scatter, beautiful in masses Allium striking globe flowers that bees adore

Perennials You Can Still Plant in May for blooms that return every year! Best for: US Zones 39 UK sow or transplant once frost ends Australia cooltemperate plant […]

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Here are 9 crops that NEED pruning to produce more, along with why and what to prune for each: 1. Tomatoes Why: Pruning improves airflow, reduces disease, and channels energy into fruit. Prune: Suckers the shoots that grow between stem and branch, lower yellowing leaves. 2. Peppers Bell & Chili Why: Encourages branching and better fruit set. Prune: Top of young plants pinch at 68 inches tall and any overcrowded inner leaves later. 3. Eggplants Why: Fewer but larger fruits, better airflow. Prune: Bottom leaves, side shoots, and suckers once fruits start developing. 4. Grapevines Why: Heavy pruning = better quality grapes. Prune: In winter, cut back 90% of old growth, leaving 12 main canes per vine. 5. Strawberries June-bearing Why: Controls runner spread and strengthens crowns. Prune: Runners after harvest, old leaves in fall or early spring. 6. Cucumbers especially in small spaces or vertical Why: Promotes airflow and fruit development. Prune: Lower leaves, side shoots below first 57 nodes. 7. Pole Beans Why: Redirects energy into pods, especially in dense growth. Prune: Top growth when plants reach top of trellis; thin crowded vines. 8. Fruit Trees like peach, apple, fig Why: Shapes the tree, boosts sunlight to fruit, prevents disease. Prune: In dormant season, remove crossing branches and weak stems. 9. Basil and other herbs like mint, oregano Why: Keeps plant from flowering, promotes more leaf growth. Prune: Pinch off flower buds and top few inches regularly.

Here are 9 crops that NEED pruning to produce more, along with why and what to prune for each: 1. Tomatoes Why: Pruning improves airflow, reduces disease, and […]

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What to Plant in July Youre not behindyoure syncing with the summer sun 塞 Warm-Season Edibles Still time for fast-growers and heat lovers: Kale Basil Swiss chard Green beans Radishes Beets Carrots Summer squash Cucumbers Dill Okra Arugula Turnips Collard greens Mustard greens Perennials to Establish Now Plant once, enjoy for years: Daylilies Hydrangeas Hostas Coreopsis Shasta daisy Blanket flower Echinacea Yarrow Russian sage Bee balm Lambs ear Pollinator-Friendly Annuals For continuous color into fall: Zinnias Black-eyed Susans Marigolds Cosmos Sunflowers Celosia Gomphrena Petunias Tithonia Nasturtiums Sun-Loving Succulents Low maintenance, high reward: Haworthia Sedum Echeveria Sempervivum Aloe vera Crassula Graptopetalum Kalanchoe Agave Zones 8 Mid-summer planting keeps your garden thriving and your harvest going strong. Just keep watering, mulching, and watching things grow!

What to Plant in July Youre not behindyoure syncing with the summer sun 塞 Warm-Season Edibles Still time for fast-growers and heat lovers: Kale Basil Swiss chard Green […]