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A divided landscape featuring lush green grass on one side and dry soil with a drainage cap on the other.

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Gardener tempted by cobblestone edging learns the catch: 'Grass goes into the cracks'

Logs that have been inoculated with shiitake mushroom spores.

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'Trust the process': After a 2-year wait, these shiitake mushrooms are ready for their first flush

Vibrant orange and yellow flowers blooming among large green leaves in a garden setting.

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Gardener gets answer after fearing backyard flower may be a dangerous nasturtium lookalike

A close-up of a black viola flower surrounded by green leaves in a garden setting.

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Gardener stunned after cross-pollination produces unexpected black violas

A large succulent plant surrounded by colorful pebbles and decorative foliage in a landscaped garden.

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Neighbor's century plant unleashes a towering once-in-a-lifetime bloom

A close-up of a brown and black chicken with a person's shoulder in the background.

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Black sludge pouring from beloved hen's mouth sparks urgent sour crop warnings

A woman uses binoculars outdoors while a person points out something in the distance.

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Birdwatching has a Gen Z boom in Britain with nearly 750,000 now hooked on the hobby

A basil plant with wilted leaves and a stem infested with beet armyworms.

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Mystery bugs on basil turn out to be armyworms that can strip a plant fast

A close-up view of vibrant yellow flowers with red markings surrounded by green foliage.

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Pretty patio shrubs sold at garden center turned out to be toxic wildfire fuel

A person in gloves uses tweezers to hold a tick above a small, clear container in a laboratory setting.

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Early 2026 data show Lyme disease threat surging as 40% of Connecticut ticks test positive

A vibrant garden filled with colorful flowers and raised planting beds against a cloudy sky.

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Gardener shares stunning photos after 4 years of 'chaos gardening'

A dog surrounded by dandelions.

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Are dandelions safe for dogs? Here's what to do if your pet eats one