How to Grow California Poppies
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How to Grow California Poppies
California poppies (Eschscholzia californica) are easy to grow from seed and can be sown directly into the garden in fall or early spring
Top 5 Wedding Trends for 2024 with an Eco-Friendly Twist
Afton Nelson
Top 5 Wedding Trends for 2024 with an Eco-Friendly Twist

If you're planning to tie the knot in 2024, you're in for a treat. Wedding trends are constantly evolving, and...

Memorializing Loved Ones with Community Gardens
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Memorializing Loved Ones with Community Gardens

Losing a loved one can be a painful and difficult experience, but memorializing them in a meaningful way can provide...

Using Custom Seed Packets to Promote Your Business: A Guide
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Using Custom Seed Packets to Promote Your Business: A Guide

Seed packets are a unique and creative way to promote your business and spread brand awareness. By giving away custom...

Using Wildflowers for Natural Dyeing: A Guide
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Using Wildflowers for Natural Dyeing: A Guide

Wildflowers can be used to create beautiful and natural dyes for fabrics, yarns, and other materials. This sustainable and eco-friendly...

An orange and black, with white spots monarch butterfly on a stalk of bright red Indian Paintbrush wildflower
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The Importance of Wildflowers in Supporting Pollinators: A Guide

Pollinators, such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, play a crucial role in the ecosystem by helping plants to reproduce and...

A bouquet of yellow and orange wildflowers with some greenery
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Flower Arranging with Wildflowers: Tips and Techniques

Wildflowers bring a unique beauty and natural charm to flower arrangements. From meadow-inspired bouquets to wild and whimsical centerpieces, wildflowers...

A close up photo of the back of a bride, her veil hanging down. In the background, a groom waits under a wedding arch.
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The Meaning Behind Popular Wedding Favor Traditions

Wedding favors have been a tradition for centuries, and they serve as a way to thank guests for sharing in...

A wedding table place setting with green plants and a reusable tote bag tied up with string. The words Reuse, conserve and recycle are displayed on the bag.
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Eco-Friendly Wedding Favors: How Seed Packets Make a Positive Impact

Wedding favors are a small but meaningful way to thank your guests for sharing in your special day. However, traditional...

Tiny purple flowers with yellow centers and three monarch butterflies, orange and black, flying among them.
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The Benefits of Planting Wildflowers in Your Garden

Wildflowers are not just beautiful, they also offer numerous benefits for your garden and the environment. From attracting pollinators to...

Jars of saved seed. A hand full of bean seeds appears to be dumping them into an open jar.
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Harvesting and Saving Your Own Wildflower Seeds: A Guide

Harvesting and saving your own wildflower seeds is a great way to enjoy beautiful blooms year after year. Not only...

Hands holding a pile of dirt with a small sprouted plant in the center.
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Celebrating Earth Day at the Workplace: Ideas and Tips

Earth Day is a perfect opportunity to raise awareness about environmental issues and take action to protect the planet. It's...