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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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Pine Nut Wedding Cookies Recipe

These Wedding Cookies are a delicate treat. And they are just as easy to make as they are to eat! Use any nut alone or...

Arianne’s Urban Garden in Minnesota, Part 1

Hi GPODers! Whether we’re visiting an expansive farm garden with impressive acreage or a small...

Bringing Nature Indoors for a Hygge Holiday Season

Pronounced hoo-gahthe word hygge first appeared in Danish writings in the 1800s. It was derived from the Norwegian word meaning “well-being.” Flash forward to...
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