Maybe you’ve seen it already, but if you haven’t, go check out my behind-the-scenes look at a gerbera greenhouse and at the cut flower industry overall. You can see it on YouTube.
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Body: Posted by Bert CreggLast week I posted about some horticultural disasters I witnessed in the Czech Republic. This week the chamber of horrors. […]
Biodiverse Lawn by Coalition Member Thomas Christopher Like other members of this group, I believe that the contemporary model of lawn has got to go.. […]
Body: Posted by Linda Chalker-Scott If you've been following us for a while, you might remember a post from August 2009 when I got cranky about a pot. […]
Below the fold here and just between us, I can’t resist poking Gardening How-To to do better in other parts of its gardening coverage, most especially in one of our favorite topic areas of late – lawn care. Both the full feature article and the single page of member...
Read more in: Who's Ranting About UsA San Francisco Chronicle story about garden blogs points out that: Roughly 37 million blogs existed as of May 1, according to Technorati, a Web site that tracks blogs and blog use. Technorati lists 376 gardening blogs. All right, somebody needs to get busy. Thanks to the Chron for...
Read more in: Who's Ranting About UsHeather Galindo of the Houston Chronicle has this to say about – funny thing – the bloggers of Garden Rant. Best Gardening Blogs (and what I’ve learned from them) When I started garden blogging, I (in true only child fashion) thought I was being wildly innovative. As it turns...
Read more in: Who's Ranting About UsThe Sacramento Bee recently awarded this nice superlative to our Amy: Best regional blog: Dirt http://dirtbyamystewart.blogspot.com A fascinating and informative blog from Amy Stewart, a popular speaker and writer who lives in Eureka. You may have read or heard about her books, which include, "The Earth Moved: On the...
Read more in: Who's Ranting About UsOur favorite excerpts from CNN’s recent round-up of gardening blogs: In "Sign of the Shovel," Michele Owens writes about her upstate New York gardens (and other matters) in a distinctive and quirky voice. Among her gardening principles, she includes "Add manure. There. That’s all the advice you’ll get from...
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Commented on Kale-a-Rama makes me Wonder: Is Veganism the Next Big Thing? { Kevin, Well said. Also read The Vegetarian Myths by Lierre Keith, whose health was permanently damaged by her determination to stick to a vegan diet... } – May 20, 1:40 AM
Commented on Roses redux { Susan - Years ago, I read somewhere (maybe Organic Gardening magazine; can't remember) to plant peonies near your roses to curb Japanese beetles. I tried... } – May 19, 11:11 PM
Commented on OG Mag on Wildlife-Friendly Gardens: What's Wrong with this Picture? { It is unfortunate that a very good article is being overshadowed by the "cat" issue. Sometimes we have to save our criticism for another time... } – May 19, 10:00 PM
Commented on Kale-a-Rama makes me Wonder: Is Veganism the Next Big Thing? { You're welcome! Dr McDougall has a very informative website and a forum with free access if you need more information. His focus is on low-fat... } – May 19, 11:18 AM
Commented on Kale-a-Rama makes me Wonder: Is Veganism the Next Big Thing? { If veganism becomes more mainstream, it will be by necessity and not because it's the healthiest diet for most humans. Forks over Knives was a... } – May 19, 12:43 AMWe are:
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