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  • Loppers, The Best Basic Gardening Tool Kit You Need, Karen Hugg, https://karenhugg.com/2023/03/24/gardening-tool-kit #gardening #toolkit #best #garden #tools #basic #saw #pruners #rake #shovel #tarp #loppers #horihori
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    The Best Basic Gardening Tool Kit You Need

    I started gardening with a very sad gardening tool kit. I used a rusty shovel, rickety rake, and a cheap trowel. While they served me well enough, I wish someone would have told me to save my money and buy fewer, higher quality tools. Here’s why. When you use a…

  • Gravel Path, Karen Hugg garden, How to Install a Gravel Path in the Garden, Karen Hugg, http://www.karenhugg.com
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    How to Install a Gravel Path in the Garden

    My husband had always wanted a path on the side of our house. The side yard was dappled shade, growing a thin layer of grass in summer that faded to mud in winter. But instead of calling an expensive contractor, I decided to take on the task of installing a…

  • Kousa Dogwood Berries, Learning About a Special Plant Can Make You Happier, Karen Hugg, https://karenhugg.com/2023/03/17/special-plan/(opens in a new tab) #dogwood #trees #Seattle #Pacific Northwest #whiteflowers #smalltrees #deciduous #learning #happiness #mental health #red berries #fruit #plants #gardening
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    Learning About a Special Plant Can Make You Happier

    Have you ever seen a special plant that intrigued you? Maybe you didn’t have time to find out what it was but you kept seeing it because you jogged by it every day or such. Every time you saw it you felt happy but also a bit sad or angst-ridden…

  • Fragrant Blue Hosta, Lovely Perennials for Shade That Will Seduce You, Karen Hugg, https://karenhugg.com/2023/03/10/perennials-for-shade/(opens in a new tab) #perennials #plants #evergreen #colorfulperennials #shade #gardening
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    6 Lovely Perennials for Shade That Will Seduce You

    Do you have a shady spot in your garden? An old established tree might take up an entire corner of your yard or a neighbor’s tall house might create a big cool shadow. You might feel discouraged and unsure what to do. Well, don’t worry because you can still grow…

  • French Potager Board, A Dream Garden Can be as Fun as a Real Life One, Karen Hugg, https://karenhugg.com/2023/03/03/a-dream-garden/(opens in a new tab) #potager #France #gardening #dreamgarden #learning #happiness #imagining #Pinterest #visionboard #stressrelief #LeafYourTroublesBehind
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    A Dream Garden Can Be as Fun as a Real Life One

    Having an outdoor garden in which to relax is truly a lovely thing. But you may feel disappointed because you don’t have an outdoor space in which to build one. Maybe you see photos online and they look beautiful and serene, but then you feel lousy that you don’t have…

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Have you ever seen a special plant that intrigued you? Studies show learning, especially about plants, can be beneficial to your mental health. Here's my new blog post about my former mystery plant that I love. From Chapter 4 of Leaf Your Troubles. Have a great Saturday!
It's no secret spending time with nature can lower stress and lead to a happier life. But sometimes people don't know where to start. They feel overwhelmed by all the choices and unsure what to do. What's more, a lot of folks have hardly spent time with nature. Maybe this is you.
Our puppy’s first trip to the beach. Outside of the rumbling train, things went great!
On this snowy day, I'm dreaming of spring. This will happen again I keep telling myself!

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