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11 Outdated Nicknames for Marijuana That We Should Bring Back

Some future giggle smoke growing in California.

11 Outdated Nicknames for Marijuana That We Should Bring Back

Jeff Koons's Puppy Sculpture, at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, Is Donning a Face Mask

Puppy by artist Jeff Koons is now sporting a face mask.

Jeff Koons's Puppy Sculpture, at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, Is Donning a Face Mask

11 Lively Gifts for Plant Parents

Blue Q/Amazon/Picnic Time/World Market

11 Lively Gifts for Plant Parents

Yes, You Do Need This Baby Yoda Succulent Planter

Even The Client wants one of these.

Yes, You Do Need This Baby Yoda Succulent Planter

Did You Get a Packet of Seeds in the Mail From China? Don't Open It

Mysterious seeds are showing up in mailboxes in at least seven states.

Vermont Just Banned Residents From Throwing Food Scraps in the Trash

Compost is delicious trash salad for your soil.

Herb vs. Spice: What’s the Difference?

A stand at the Spice Bazaar in Istanbul, Turkey.

Barnard College’s Corpse Flower Just Bloomed for the First Time Ever—Watch It Here

This corpse flower is ready for her closeup.

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

The phrase 'green thumb' has an interesting history.

25 Species That Have Made Amazing Comebacks

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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.

What Are Those Sprouts That Grow on Potatoes? (And Are They Safe to Eat?)

NatalieMaynor, Flickr // CC BY 2.0

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.

Baby Yoda Chia Pets Are Coming Soon

The Child, a.k.a. Baby Yoda, in The Mandalorian.

10 'Nuts' That Aren't Actually Nuts

None of these "nuts" are truly nuts.
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