Bumble bees, native to the United States, not like the humble honey bee that was imported in the 1600s from Europe are in danger. As with all 250...
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Nepal
And so it happened again. Another earthquake in the same beautiful ancient region shaken last month. Another reminder of the inherent power in the...
Magnolias
Magnolias, the epitome of Southern charm, have a delicate crisp aroma that permeates the entire yard. Pollinated by beetles, they are older...
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Azaleas
Azaleas, in the same family as rhododendrons, can live for hundreds of years. Native to Japan, they can reach a height of 12 feet. With over 10,000...
columbine flower
Columbine is a native wildflower to North America and is in the same family as the buttercup. Its name comes from Latin meaning dove like (Columba)...
apples
Apples, did you know there are over 7500 varities world wide? It is the number one fruit eaten in the U.S. and rightly so. With no fat, sodium or...
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neroli essential oil
Did you know that it takes approximately 2000 lbs of flowers to make one pound of neroli essential oil? The oil is extracted from the bitter orange...
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xovain 6 ways to reap beauty benefits from honey