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PSA to All Fall Enthusiasts: Beware of Mums
I know, I know—your heart is longing for pumpkin spice, earth tones, and that first glimpse of turning leaves. But before you dive into full autumn mode, remember: buying mums
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The Secret Ritual of Butterflies: Unveiling the Purpose of Puddling
If you’ve ever noticed a cluster of butterflies gathered at the water’s edge, they’re engaging in a behavior called “puddling.” This isn’t just about hydration—male butterflies are absorbing essential minerals
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Hidden Gem Alert: The Nursery Sale Rack!
One of my favorite gardening secrets? Heading straight to the sale rack at the back of the nursery this time of year. You can score healthy perennials and shrubs for
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The Hardy Begonia: You Need This Effortless Plant in your Garden
I absolutely adore hardy begonias, specifically Begonia grandis subsp. evansiana. They line the front of our cabin, bursting with dainty pink blooms by summer. In early spring, it’s a joy
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Autumn Olive Tree: How to harvest and use their berries
Guess what we stumbled upon while wandering around Sweet Bombdiggity Farms? Autumn olive trees! These resilient beauties are packed with bright red berries that are as versatile as they are
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Mimosa Tree: The Happy Pink Fluffy Healer!
At Sweet Bombdiggity Farms, we adore our Mimosa trees, not just for their stunning, fluffy pink blossoms, but also for their remarkable medicinal properties. Known scientifically as Albizia julibrissin, the
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10 Tips for BombDiggity Zinnias
Zinnias are one of the most perfect summer flowers. They come is a variety of colors, are so easy to grow, and they just keep on blooming! Here are some
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10 Easy and Fun Uses for Your Basil
Basil grows like crazy, and there’s so much you can do with it beyond cooking. Here are 10 simple and creative ideas to make the most of your basil bounty!
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Easy Fermenting for a Healthy Gut: Squash and Zucchini How To
Today, I’m fermenting a mixture of squash and zucchini. Fermenting is not only a fantastic way to preserve your veggies, but it’s also packed with health benefits. Fermented foods are
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Cucumber Harvesting Tips
Wondering when to pick your cucumbers and how to tell if they’re good to eat? Here’s what you need to know: