#gardening community

[androdconstruction]

The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just the body, but the soul.

~ Alfred Austin

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Like this post if you have a communtiy garden

[borgevino]

the allergy i am seeing grow up around small talk in any form is troubling to me. do you know how to make friends with people in your physical environment? it typically starts with small talk. do you want to live in community? small talk. do you want to have the type of relationship with your neighbors where you can run over and borrow a battery for your smoke detector when it starts beeping at 10pm? small talk!! do you want leeway from your coworkers when you fuck up something small? you gotta be able to build a relationship and that's small talk, baybeee.

"but i don't need friends and i don't care about community!" okay, lone ranger, what about the people in your community who need you? "but i have social anxiety!" me too, bud! we simply must soldier on. making up lists of questions to ask people helps. and people are predisposed to be generous, i've found. even if you make some kind of mistake, what is this but the natural give and take of human interaction? nobody is perfect.

you were not put on this earth to live by yourself and then die. you need people and people need you. treat those around you with curiosity and generousness of spirit and you will gain so much goodwill in return.

[cselandscapearchitect]

Plant Show Essentials: Must-Have Items for Your First Pop-Up Plant Event

In recent years, the green-thumbed community has witnessed a delightful emergence in the horticultural world – the pop-up plant show. This innovative concept combines the allure of temporary events with the passion for houseplants, creating an ephemeral yet unforgettable experience for plant lovers. But what exactly is a pop-up plant show, and why has it become such a hit among those who adore…

[safecastle-sale]

Plant Hardiness Zone Map Updated

The United States Department of Agriculture has released an updated version of its Plant Hardiness Zone Map. The map is based on data from Oregon State University's PRISM Climate Group, and it reflects a shift towards warmer temperatures across the country.

What is the Plant Hardiness Zone Map?

The Plant Hardiness Zone Map is a tool that gardeners and growers use to determine which plants are most likely to survive in their area. It is based on the average annual extreme minimum winter temperature, and it divides the country into 13 zones.

What are the key changes in the new map?

The new map is about 2.5 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than the 2012 map. This shift has resulted in about half of the country shifting to a warmer half zone, and half remaining in the same half zone. The central plains and Midwest have seen the most warming, while the southwestern U.S. has seen very little.

Zone 10a has been expanded to include parts of Texas and Louisiana, and Zone 11a has been expanded to include parts of California and Arizona. Zone 12b has been expanded to include parts of Florida and Hawaii.

How can I find my plant hardiness zone?

Gardeners and growers can enter their zip code at planthardiness.ars.usda.gov to find their plant hardiness zone.

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[shaymoo22]

Sequoia Botanical Gardens

In need of a change of scenery that's perfect for a romantic evening or a lovely brunch? Take a trip to the Botanical Gardens of San Sequoia. Before you leave, don't forget to treat your loved one (or yourself) to a cup of coffee and a beautiful bouquet at our local shop. We hope you enjoy!!

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Lot Type: Cafe - Can act as a park or retail boutique

Lot Size: 50 x 40 (placed in San Sequoia)

Packs Used: Growing Together, Discover University, Seasons, Cats and Dogs, City Living, Get Together, Get to Work, Wedding Stories, Jungle Adventure, Dine Out, Romantic Garden, Modern Luxe Kit

EA ID: Shaymoo22

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Notice before use: This is a cc heavy build. Items were placed with bb.moveobjects and TOOL mod.

Download Here: Google Drive

CC List Here! (as always, thank you to the amazing cc creators. My builds and this game are nothing without you)

[graceoartyo]

im an adult now minors dni (JOKE)

[queeranarchism]

If people make cutesy posts about growing food and herb spirals and composting but never talk about stuff like preventing and getting rid of rats in a garden, I get this suspision that they either haven't actually gardened much or they're more interested in presenting an aesthetically pleasing image than in actually preparing people to deal with a garden.

[ducklingsandlambs]

Picnics at the Farm

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[lilsag3]

i actually need these its not even funny

[yardenercom]

Get Digging: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Shovel

Don't get stuck with the wrong shovel! Our guide to Choosing a Shovel will help you find the perfect tool for your gardening or construction needs. Read more here.

[xavathun]

HAPPY 10 YEARS OF DESTINY!!!! 🎉

[headspace-hotel]

This is approximate since calculations vary, but somewhere in the neighborhood of 20% of carbon emissions since the Industrial Revolution have come from destruction of terrestrial ecosystems—wetland destruction, deforestation, degradation of grasslands and so on

Soil, soil communities, root systems, carbonate rock, wood, living plants, and peat in wetlands—all holds carbon

Now consider what plants do for you

The mere sight of plants and trees improves mental and physical health. I won't elaborate much more upon this, the positive effects are incredible and overwhelming.

Trees and vines that shade your home and outdoor areas: reduce the cost of cooling, meaning less electricity is used. Shade reduces the risk of death in extreme heat events.

(Trees also reduce light and noise pollution)

Edible plants (many wild plants and many plants you can grow): provide you with food reducing your dependence on industrial agriculture and cars to reach supermarkets

Community gardens and orchards: creates resilience and interdependence among small local communities, reducing the power of capitalism and increasing the ability of individuals to organize and create change. Makes more sustainable and plant based diets accessible to people for whom they would ordinarily be inaccessible

Compost piles for gardening: less greenhouse gas emissions than result from waste breaking down anaerobically in landfills

No more traditional lawns: much less use of gas powered lawn mowers, weed whackers etc. which are, by themselves, significant contributions to carbon emissions and urban pollution

Crafting and creating using plants: Locally available wild plant species can be used by local crafters and creators for baskets and containers, yarn, fabrics, dyes, and the like, resulting in less dependence on unsustainable and unethical global industries

More people growing and gathering edible and useful plants and using them = larger body of practical, scientific and technological insights to draw from in order to solve future problems

In conclusion: Plants