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Understanding Latin Botanic Names and Why They Matter

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A garden begins long before a seed touches soil. It usually starts with a small thought, something like “I’d love

Photo by Mike Kenneally on Unsplash Garlic has a strange way of pulling you in. You plant a few cloves