The Atlantic

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In the study of forests, a central mystery has long stood unsolved: The seed that falls far from the tree does a whole lot better in life than the seed that stays close. Though scientists have never fully understood the reasons behind this pattern, t

Better Homes and Gardens Australia

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Times are in Australian Eastern Standard Time, AEST. This applies to NSW, the ACT, Qld, Vic and Tas. For SA and NT, deduct half an hour. For WA, deduct two hours. During Daylight Saving Time, add 1 hour. Best days Second-best days On these days, thin

Amateur Gardening

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THE African roots of this week’s sun-loving annual daisy are there for all to see when you come to sow them. Although this Dimorphotheca – also known as Osteospermum – will grow happily in even thin soil, they do need a sunny spot to put on their bes

Kitchen Garden

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A wonderful sense of achievement can be had from growing your own harvests from a packet of seeds, but it can also be quite time consuming and fraught with uncertainties. Seeds may fail to germinate for a number of reasons, pests and diseases might t

Country Homes & Interiors

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I love this little flower more and more. With its unusual gold blooms, it’s so exotic and commanding. As it’s small, you should plant quite a few of them around the edge of a large pot with nothing too large to over shadow. Their flowers look exquisi

Better Homes and Gardens Australia

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You must plant all ABOVE-ground crops during the moon’s WAXING cycle. You must plant all BELOW-ground crops during the moon’s WANING cycle. Best days Second-best days On these days, thin out seed boxes, sow all types of seeds and plant seedlings that

Amateur Gardening

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NOW that the Christmas decorations have been packed away for another year, it’s time to start thinking about the garden, and looking ahead to spring and summer planting plans. Most gardeners are champing at the bit to do something green-fingered by n

British Columbia History

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In September 2016, a sign was unveiled just up the street from my home in Kamloops. It was the kind of familiar sign that dots Canada’s highways, meant for motorists to pull over and read, learn a thing or two about local history, and move on with a

The Atlantic

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We can’t assume that all will be fine in the end, but history shows us that times of unrest are opportunities, too.

Garden Gate

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Need a reliable labeling system for your garden? Everlast Labels are durable and unobtrusive, letting your plants take center stage. Try our Introductory Offer (8 styles plus marking pencil for only $6). Free shipping & made in the USA.›› www.Everlas

Kitchen Garden

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This month with your issue of Kitchen Garden magazine you have received a complimentary packet of tomato ‘Yellow Delight’ and pepper ‘Sweet Mixed’. The seed packet will give you the basics, but here we offer some advice and top tips to help you get e

Dumbo Feather

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The seed of a deciduous tree falls from the branch of its mother. Destined, like her mother, to become a female tree, she lands and rests upon the earth. Depending on seed and circumstance, she might rest there for years. If and when conditions are f

Kitchen Garden

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Check stakes and ties are still strong. Plants may have lost a lot of lower leaves in a hard winter, but if there is a good cluster at the top they can still produce an excellent crop. Early varieties appear in shops this month. Buy while there is pl

Writing Magazine

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Family Tree is the leading family history title aimed at anyone interested in researching and remembering their family story. ‘It’s packed with family history news, stories and step-by-step advice covering the historic archives, must-search websites

Amateur Gardening

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Q My Garrya elliptica, which is planted through weed-blocking membrane, started healthy but then developed what appeared to be blackspot. I thought I had beaten it with systemic fungicide but it has come back. The plant has lots of catkins; what shou

Better Homes and Gardens Australia

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You must plant all ABOVE-ground crops during the moon’s WAXING cycle. You must plant all BELOW-ground crops during the moon’s WANING cycle. Times are in Australian Eastern Standard Time, AEST. This applies to NSW, the ACT, Qld, Vic and Tas. For SA an

BBC Gardeners' World

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Move and replant evergreen shrubs in the garden now before they start putting on too much growth. You can reduce damage to the branches while you work by tying them up into a column. Take off the ties immediately after planting. Keep the shrub well w

Amateur Gardening

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THE ultimate ‘Beanstalk’ plants (although, unlike Jack, you won’t need to trade a cow for the seeds), annual climbers grow at an astonishing rate. Sown in late winter, many will reach 8ft (2.5m) over the course of the summer, while some will romp awa

Amateur Gardening

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FOR simple gardening with beautiful results, and a plant that gives you a lot of bang for your buck, look no further than this week’s free seeds. Nigella is a traditional cottage-garden regular – a hardy annual that is easy to grow, long in flowering

Kitchen Garden

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If you want to be really adventurous, here are six salad plants that you are unlikely to find on the supermarket shelves and are rarely seen in farmers’ markets. A mild-flavoured summer leaf, valuable in salads for its colour – the deep red and red

Better Homes and Gardens Australia

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Best days Second-best days You must plant all-ground crops during the moon’s WAXING cycle. On these days, thin out seed boxes, sow all types of seeds and plant seedlings that produce their crop above the ground. These include all varieties of peas, b

Amateur Gardening

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BUSY Lizzies flower their socks off in sun, part-shade or shade. They are ideal for providing long-lasting colour in beds, borders and bedding displays. Another option is to plant them in containers, such as hanging baskets, patio planters and window

Getaway

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At the crack of an autumn dawn, our group from Bushmans Kloof lodge came together for the pilgrimage to the rocky outcrops above the remote hamlet of Heuningvlei, deep in the Cederberg mountains. On the rugged road there, open to traffic just once a

WHO

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Just like home decor, fashion and beauty, plants have predicted trends as well. So before you rush out to your nearest plant nursery, take a look at what’s on the hot list for horticulture this spring … Over the past 12 months, two out of every five

Outdoor Photographer

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Stepping off pavement and onto the spongy forest floor, I feel like Alice in Wonderland entering through the looking glass into an alternate reality. Gone is the crush of deadlines, the overflowing email inbox and the cluttered calendar. Here my pace

Literary Hub

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Reading Women is a weekly podcast where women discuss books by or about women. Each month features two episodes on the same theme—one highlighting a range of titles and one discussing two titles more in depth—and two author interviews with talented w

Better Homes and Gardens Australia

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You must plant all ABOVE-ground crops during the moon’s WAXING cycle. You must plant all BELOW-ground crops during the moon’s WANING cycle. Times are in Australian Eastern Standard Time, AEST. This applies to NSW, the ACT, Qld, Vic and Tas. For SA an

K-Zone

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Meet Dr Karen Sommerville, a horticultural scientist at the Australian PlantBank and the Scientific Officer in charge of the Rainforest Seed Conservation Project! K-Z : Hi Karen! What does a horticultural scientist typically do? K: Horticultural

Lunch Lady Magazine

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Progressing from seed to sprout is the fastest and easiest part of the process, and little green thumbs will love getting involved. Remove the seeds from a completely ripe orange, rinse and dry them, and then use your fingernail to split the seed at

Garden Gate

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Saving seeds from your favorite heirlooms is economical and a great way to keep these cherished plants going. Here are some tips for preserving the bounty: Harvest Choose several healthy-looking plants to harvest from so you won’t pass a disease or