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Plant Profile: Japanese Magnolia

February 13, 2015

A reliably scenic entrance to this seasonal shift is the blossoming of our many local Japanese magnolia trees. This tree is one of the earlier flowering trees to bloom, and can often pop as early as late winter.

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Bird Profile: The American Goldfinch

October 14, 2014

The American goldfinch, so handsome he's the official state bird for three states, is the only of its finch family to undergo a complete molt before migrating to us for the winter season.

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Bird Profile: Ruby-throated Hummingbird

July 15, 2014

A migratory bird, Ruby-throated hummingbirds offer a sure sign that warm weather has arrived. And carry on throughout the heat until returning home during our east coast's winter. 

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Bird Profile: Red-bellied Woodpecker

April 30, 2014

While visually being able to identify a birds' species is pretty cool, recognition by their call is a whole other mastery. Especially when you stop to think about how the tiny, specific details which make each call or drum so distinct.

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Bird Profile: Indigo Bunting

April 18, 2014

The Indigo Bunting (Passerina cyanea), is a small bird in the family Cardinalidae. It is migratory, ranging from southern Canada to northern Florida during the breeding season, and from southern Florida to northern South America...

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How-to: Flower Press

April 08, 2014

Pressing flowers allows you to preserve blossoms for identification or inspire a host of different craft projects. It can also serve as a way to record your garden's evolution while preserving the moments of spring and summer beauty.

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Tags: dried flowers, diy, garden journal, gardening
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Japanese Art of Kokedama

March 27, 2014

Before spring’s arrival, we became inspired by yet another amazingly beautiful Japanese garden method, Kokedama. Kokedama is a style of Japanese bonsai, where a plant's root system is simply wrapped in sphagnum moss...

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Tags: kokedama, japanese bonsai, DIY, garden, wabi-sabi, bloom, Japanese garden tradition, crystal floyd, orchids, grasses, ferns, houseplants, begonia, crassula, sedum, aloe
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Starting from seed: Tomatoes!

March 17, 2014

There's more than a few reasons tomatoes are the most popular vegetable (technically a fruit) grown in American gardens. Homegrown tomatoes are noticeably more delicious...

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Gardening for a Healthy Cat

February 23, 2014

My cat, Nala tends to gnaw on the plants living in my room to satiate her craving for some fresh greens. Unfortunately some of those plants can be pretty toxic and dangerous to my little boo.

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Homesweet Homegrown: The Mansion

February 23, 2014

One way to start becoming more self-sufficient, stick it to the man, and reduce your monthly grocery bill is to simply grow your own food. Ryler, my housemate and I created our little dreamscape garden the end of summer 13'.

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Grow yr own: Red Pontiac Seed Potatoes

February 11, 2014

It's just about early spring, so that means it's the perfect time to plant your potatoes. Potatoes are one of the first food crops you can plant once the season begins, and we've enlisted an expert to help us maximize our harvest.

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Tags: gardening, red pontiac potatoes, lily byrd, full earth farm, native nurseries, nursery, organic, grow yr own, from seed
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Native Nurseries Workshops: Winter Herbs

February 04, 2014

We're fortunate enough here in Tallahassee to have a community which thrives to offer guidance and spread knowledge, one of which way being workshops.

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How-to: Spring Bulb Planting

February 01, 2014
How-to: Spring Bulb Planting

The window of opportunity is quickly drawing to a close for this season's chance to get yr bulbs in the ground. But rather late than never, right? We're starting off our garden section with what it takes to start a garden - bby bulbs! 

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Introducing Bloom Apothecary
Introducing Bloom Apothecary

Self care as a ritual to natural beauty is the heart behind Bloom apothecary. Three women with very different skin care needs and a very same passion for herbalism ultimately led to the conception of bloom shop...

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How-to: Turn Down Yr Toothache The Herbal Way
How-to: Turn Down Yr Toothache The Herbal Way

Toothaches are literally the worst, espesh for those of us with debilitating snack attacks. While going strictly slurps has its popsicle perks, Orajel and its fellow mouth-numbing medications however remain fairly yuck. Praise jah there's a ~natural solution~ to our medicinal need that's super simple to make.

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Raw Recovery Bites
Raw Recovery Bites

Packed with superfoods that are specific to our body's needs after an intense workout, these delish bites are easily digestable and heavy enough to hold you over until its time for a full meal. 

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xoxo yr gut: Queen B ACV
Jul 24, 2015

One of the most common vinegars for internal health consumption is apple cider vinegar, because it contains valuable minerals, live enzymes, and anti-fungal/microbial/bacterial acids. But beyond its internal benefits, beloved ACV puts out for just about any practical health or cleaning purpose...

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Chia Blueberry Banana Bread
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Pickled Okra with Chive Flower Infused Vinegar
Naner Creamy Breakfast Bowl

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At Bloom you'll find a mix of nature enthusiasts, nutrition junkies, plant mamas, recipe day dreamers, wildlife explorers, neighborhood foragers, and fitness babes. Follow us as we promote late night nourishing snack attacks, obsessions with dark leafy greens, do-it-yourself body care and picnics with good company. Contact us with questions, comments, and submissions.