Have you met an oligochaetologist? That’s another name for a worm expert. Say that ten times fast! #funfactfriday

It's been one week since Portland's ban on synthetic pesticides went into effect. Private property owners can use only organic treatments for gardens and lawns. Do you think other cities will follow suit? bit.ly/2FPZxMY

Are you planting root vegetables this year? Remember to prepare your soil before planting. #tuesdaytip

Gardening for just 10 minutes a week can cut risk of death, study suggests The researchers said even just a little active time every week can bring health benefits. bit.ly/2OKNhQD

8 edible flower recipes to try this spring. bit.ly/2HWf7ZG

Did u kno vanilla bean comes frm orchid varietal? It's not the only sweet-smelling kind. Oncidum hyrbrid smells like chocolate, cymbidium smells lemony, & phalaenopsis violacea like cinnamon. U can combine orchids 2 create a garden that smells like ur fav desserts! #funfactfriday

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Ever wondered what you could do with all those cardboard rolls? (besides make cool binoculars and scopes, of course) Repurpose them for your #garden! #tuesdaytip

"Science Fiction becomes Science fact" - Look at the first-ever image of a black hole. bit.ly/2Gg5enS

Garden Like Joanna Gaines With These Helpful Tools & Stylish Products - bit.ly/2D9TcKN

Did you know? In plants, caffeine acts as a natural pesticide that paralyzes and kills many insects feeding upon them. #funfactfriday

So cool! Vases made out of scrap materials. Would be a great gift for a birthday or Mother's Day (along with home-grown flowers, of course!) bit.ly/2DbdXFB

Still finding more uses for your morning coffee! #TuesdayTip #gardening #indoorplants #DIY

Do you use raw local honey for your allergies? It works wonders! This article shows some other amazing benefits of raw honey. Keep those bee-friendly #plants in your #garden and protect them! Support your local farmers and find local raw honey this season. bit.ly/2IrEfHU

Being out in your #garden as the weather gets nicer can really make your seasonal allergies worse. Here are some ideas on how to keep them under control so you can enjoy your garden without those itchy eyes and runny nose. bit.ly/2GtGbgW

Did u know? The general guideline 4 watering lawn is 1.0″–1.5″ of water per week. Over watering doesn’t just waste water, it can wash fertilizer into the area’s waterways, erode the soil, damage the structure of the soil, & make a lawn more vulnerable to disease. #funfactfriday

The Arbor Day Foundation has committed to planting 100 mil trees in the hopes of removing 578,000 tons of chemical pollution from the air. The org is getting communities involved by recruiting 5 million tree planters around the world to join them. What did you do for #EarthDay?

Start adding some color to your porches and archways with hanging baskets. Don't forget to maintain them throughout the season so they don't look unkempt. #TuesdayTip #gardening

Anthracnose Disease: What Is It, [HOW TO] Prevention and Treatment. bit.ly/2W8z96M

Thoughts? - CO2 is stripping the food we eat of essential proteins and nutrients as well as warming the planet, says the lead author on last year’s IPCC report at TED in Vancouver. bit.ly/2W6afov