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How to Deal with Japanese Maple Winter Dieback

Winter can be hard on all of us. Sure, the snow can be beautiful and there’s a certain magic to the dormant season, but sometimes...

Japanese Beetle Prevention and Control | Organic Options

Japanese beetle prevention and control is one of the most common challenges for gardeners...

Organic Japanese Beetle Control Methods

There ain’t no rest for the wicked! I was out dilly-dallying in the garden recently, inspecting my plants for signs of damage caused by...

Nipponanthemum nipponicum – The Japanese Flower From Japan

The Japanese flower from Japan—that’s literally what the Latin name Nipponanthemum nipponicum translates to in English. I like to imagine the botanists who named...

Dining in Domo’s Japanese garden in Denver

August 19, 2025 While in Denver last month, we enjoyed a multi-generational meal at Domoa Japanese country food restaurant with a garden and museum. We...

Prunus mume: The Japanese Flowering Apricot That Brightens Winter

This is the first year of school for our kids in New England. My wife grew up in Pennsylvania, and I grew up in...

Umeboshi: A Traditional Japanese Pickle to Make at Home

Umeboshi are traditional fermented Japanese pickles made from under-ripe ume—the fruit of Prunus mume, a Japanese apricot. Fermented in a syrupy brine, the firm,...

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Lessons Learned: Growing, Killing, and Reviving a Meyer Lemon Tree

Beyond the double-glazed sash windows of our apartment, it is frigid February, but the air indoors smells like a citrus orchard in springtime. After...

Letter of Recommendation: How I Learned to Love My Sauna

I have been coerced into learning new skills and trying new hobbies for as long as I’ve been with my husband. When we were...
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