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A Gardening Poem About Life and Death

A Gardening Poem About Life and Death

Today's gardening poem about the rich diversity of a garden, "with plants of a hundred families, in the space between the trees," is a lovely reminder of life and death,  
The Harvest Festival Extravaganza

The Harvest Festival Extravaganza

As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow over the lively village, preparations for the annual Harvest Festival were in full swing. Colorful banners fluttered in the  
This Was No Common Garden Caterpillar

This Was No Common Garden Caterpillar

If you're looking for a common garden caterpillar, the Monarch butterfly caterpillar is not it. The caterpillar is colorful and distinct, with horizontal black, yellow, and white stripes. While that