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My Garden Warriors: The Ladybug Army Returns Every Autumn
Every October the same scene: the south wall of the house covered in ladybugs. Because I don't spray pesticides, my garden has an army. What are they doing, why are they here, and what happens in spring?
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Vaki and Viki: From House Mascots to the Garden's Breeding Pair
Vaki and Viki came to our home in June and were our house mascots for a while, but they grew so fast that we had to move them from the house to the garden. Now, as a pair we believe to be one female and one male, we've reached the stage of planning to collect their eggs and raise ducklings.
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The Marsh Frog: A Noisy but Beneficial Pond Guest
A marsh frog that showed up on its own soon after the pond was built, known for its harsh call and now breeding there - identity, permaculture value, and observations.
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Koi Fish: The Pond's Quiet Partners
A guide to the koi fish living largely on their own in our garden pond - from veiltail whites to colorful patterned varieties - identity, permaculture value, and care.
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— HE-QA Garden
Permaculture for me is not just a gardening technique — it's a life philosophy. To repair the soil, keep the cycle and leave a richer nature for future generations. Every seed is a trust, every cutting a hope.
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Seasonal planting calendars, rare plant introductions and permaculture tips. Once a week.