Mean Green Garden
Welcome to Mean Green Garden, a virtual haven where the realms of art, nature, and queer identity converge. It’s more than a blog —it's an exploration of the intricate dance between plants and the human experience.
Fir vs. Spruce: What’s the Difference?
Conifers are a tricky group to identify. They are all evergreen, they all have needles of some sort, and many of them reproduce through their female cones that bear seeds. Now, because conifers all share these characteristics, we can use them to differentiate the genera and species of each tree.
Unveiling the Mystery of the Mighty Douglas Fir
Whether you are a new forager or you are a professional wanting to learn more nuances of the Douglas fir, this guide has something for you. We’ll learn how to identify this tree, where you can find it, and how to make tea from its needles.
Stop! Smell the Roses
Stopping to smell the roses can do more than just fill your nose with hints of vanilla, sherbet, or sweet fruit. Smelling flowers and herbs can help alleviate stress, relieve tension, and change your mindset for the better.
Viola odorata: A Powerful Plant with a Sweet Scent
Not only does this plant smell good, but it can also help you make a remedy for a sore throat. Sweet violets make a tasty addition to salads and smoothies. This plant’s many uses and benefits make it stand out from other wild edible plants.
The Many Forms of Fiber: From Gut Health to Clothing
Whether we are talking about dietary fiber, wood, plants, paper, or clothes, fiber is a crucial component that connects and strengthens our world. In this article, we will explore the various meanings and uses of fiber, and how it affects our daily lives.
Get Creative with Dino Kale: Unique Recipe Ideas
Dinosaur kale is easy to use in the kitchen. You may think, “Okay, but how can I use dino kale besides in a salad?” There are tons of ways! Read on to learn the five different ways you can use dino kale.
Decoding the Language of Plant Nerds: Understanding Botanical Latin
In this article, you will learn the benefits of using botanical Latin and why it’s especially important for professionals in horticulture and botany. You’ll also hear a personal story about how using botanical Latin saved time and avoided confusion.
Bittercress Weed: Friend or Foe?
Bittercress is an elusive weed that goes by many names: hairy bittercress, popweed, and “that dang weed that spreads everywhere!”
5 Wild Weeds You Can Eat
Wild weeds are everywhere! At first, you may think that weeds growing everywhere are problems that need to be solved. But did you know some weeds are nutritious food sources?
Leave Those Leaves! 4 Ways to Use Fall Foliage
Are leaves piling up in your yard? Those leaves are nutritional powerhouses for the soil. Each leaf that falls contains many different organic nutrients like potassium, nitrogen, and phosphorus.