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Farm One delivers unique herbs to your door

March 22, 2017 Summer Rayne Oakes
Rob Laing started small when it came to Farm One and he's thankful for that. Find out why below. Photo courtesy of: Farm One. 

Rob Laing started small when it came to Farm One and he's thankful for that. Find out why below. Photo courtesy of: Farm One. 

Farm One recently opened doors in the city to deliver rare and unique herbs to chefs and people's homes.

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In garden, food Tags Farm One, herbs, herb delivery NYC, hydroponics, hydroponic farm
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Down and dirty: Repotting plants

March 20, 2017 Summer Rayne Oakes

Plants can often get too root-bound and would appreciate a little extra space to grow. Here are some considerations for repotting plants.

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In garden Tags repotting plants, plant repotting, plant pots, when to repot plants
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5 amazing no-fail containers for houseplants

March 13, 2017 Summer Rayne Oakes

There are a number of planters that I've found work well in the home, particularly if you're looking to minimize your time watering plants!

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In garden Tags self-watering plant container, plant pots
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Si Como No Butterfly Garden, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

March 11, 2017 Summer Rayne Oakes

I've only been to a half dozen or so butterfly gardens in my life, but clearly one of the best is the one I went to in Manuel Antonio, which gets mad props for its butterfly collection as well as the therapeutic arrangement of its garden for people to enjoy a relaxing moment. 

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In travel, garden Tags butterfly garen, butterfly, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, butterflies, Si Como No
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Spirogyra Butterfly Exhibit, Costa Rica

March 10, 2017 Summer Rayne Oakes

San Jose, Costa Rica can be a stressful city, but not too far from the city center, tucked away in a little alcove is a small but mighty butterfly garden that will give you some peace of mind. 

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In garden Tags butterfly garen, butterfly, butterflies, costa rica, garden, spirogyra butterfly garden
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Centro Agronómico Tropical de Investigación y Enseñanza

March 5, 2017 Summer Rayne Oakes

At first glance, CATIE is more like a university campus, but they are, in fact, an international institute for agricultural development and biological conservation in Central America and the Caribbean with an incredible outdoor botanical garden. 

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In garden, travel Tags CATIE, Costa Rica, Costa Rica plants, Costa Rica flowers, Botanical Gardens costa rica, Botanical Garden
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Jardín Botánico Lankester

March 4, 2017 Summer Rayne Oakes

If you're in the Cartago Province of Costa Rica, then make it a point to stop at the Lankester Botanical Orchid Garden.

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In travel, garden Tags Jardín Botánico Lankester, Lankester Botanical Gardens, Botanical Gardens costa rica, orchids, orchid
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Costa Rica sojourn: Orosí Valley

March 1, 2017 Summer Rayne Oakes

Orosí Valley is a fairly short drive from San Jose and is a particularly rich hub for seeing plant life, particularly if you have your own car. 

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In travel, garden Tags Costa Rica, Orosí Valley, Orosí Valley flora, Orosí Valley wildlife, Costa Rica flowers, Costa Rica plants, Costa Rica insects
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How to create a DIY self-watering planter for the home

February 28, 2017 Summer Rayne Oakes
Self-watering planters for the home are easier to make than you think. All you need are 5 tools and about 10 minutes of time. If you're planting an herb, they make a wonderful DIY gift, particularly to someone who enjoys cooking. 

Self-watering planters for the home are easier to make than you think. All you need are 5 tools and about 10 minutes of time. If you're planting an herb, they make a wonderful DIY gift, particularly to someone who enjoys cooking. 

Self-watering planters have become all the rage, but even the simplest ones in the store can cost upwards of $20.00 or more. Instead, create your own for free using these three items from your kitchen. Here's how.

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In garden, home Tags self-watering container, capillary action, DIY planter, DIY self-watering planter, self-watering planter, affordable self-watering planter
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Cloud Farms: modern home hydroponics

February 22, 2017 Summer Rayne Oakes
A few sprigs of basil emerge out of the Amphora vase by Cloud Farms. Within weeks you'll be harvesting your crop, thanks to Bradley's ingenious creation.

A few sprigs of basil emerge out of the Amphora vase by Cloud Farms. Within weeks you'll be harvesting your crop, thanks to Bradley's ingenious creation.

Bradley Ferrada, the designer behind Cloud Farms Amphora Vase, a beautifully designed home hydroponics system, talks about soilless growing and plants in the city.

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In garden, home Tags hydroponics, hydroponics in the home, interview
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