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9 Historical Treasures Unwittingly Used as Common Household Items

A larger companion piece to this chest was mistakenly used as a household item.

9 Historical Treasures Unwittingly Used as Common Household Items

10 Brilliant Kits to Help You Learn New Skills

10 Brilliant Kits to Help You Learn New Skills

9 Fresh Gifts for the Gardener in Your Life

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9 Fresh Gifts for the Gardener in Your Life

Queen Elizabeth II Approves of Buckingham Palace's New Official Gin

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Queen Elizabeth II Approves of Buckingham Palace's New Official Gin

Vermont Just Banned Residents From Throwing Food Scraps in the Trash

Compost is delicious trash salad for your soil.

Why Are Gardeners Said to Have a ‘Green Thumb’?

The phrase 'green thumb' has an interesting history.

10 Easy-to-Grow Plants for First-Time Gardeners

Gardening doesn't have to be intimidating.

Peppermint vs. Spearmint: What’s the Difference?

Spearmint and peppermint have slightly different uses, but either one makes a great addition to any herb garden.

To Avoid Grocery Shopping, Quarantined Americans Are Reviving Wartime-Era Victory Gardens

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This Indoor Herb Garden Monitors Your Plants' Health, Sends Alerts to Your Phone, and Even Recommends Recipes

If your plants are low on water, this herb garden from GardenByte will send an alert right to your phone.

7 Foolproof Products to Help You Grow a Garden Inside Your Home

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5 Trouble-Shooting Tips to Keep Your Houseplant Alive

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The AeroGarden Sprout Lets You Grow Herbs and Vegetables Indoors Without Sunlight or Soil

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9 of the World’s Coolest Mazes You Can Visit

The Longleat hedge maze

You Could Live Like Royalty on an English Island as St. Michael's Mount's New Gardener

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How to Slice a Tomato Without Crushing It

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