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Garden Culture Magazine @gardenculture.bsky.social · 2d

Carving pumpkins 🎃 is more than just spooky fun—it's rooted in Irish folklore.

"Jack of the Lantern" carried a coal in a turnip before pumpkins became the gourd of choice in America. 🍂✨

👉 Read the story: G C M A G . C O

#HalloweenHistory #PumpkinCarving #JackOLantern #GardenCultureMagazine

Pumpkins: From Humble Crop To Jack-O’-Lanterns | Garden Culture Magazine

We know pumpkins are in season, but ever wonder why we turn these orange gourds into jack-o’-lanterns? Here’s a little Halloween History lesson.

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Garden Culture Magazine @gardenculture.bsky.social · 4d

DIY Skin Salves 💚

🌿 Folk medicine basics (no strict recipes!)
🔥 Infusing herbs & oils
💫 Local, sustainable ingredients
🌸 Aromatherapy blends that soothe & heal

A witch's guide to green beauty 🌱

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#SkinSalve #HerbalRemedies #GardenCultureMagazine

DIY Healing Skin Salve: A Folk Guide to Infused Herbal Remedies

What’s up, witches? Haley Nagasaki shares her folk guide to crafting infused herbal remedies — try a healing skin salve made with garden magic!

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Garden Culture Magazine @gardenculture.bsky.social · 4d

🍄 The Mushrooms Edition of Garden Culture Magazine is live!

Whitney Johnson (@appalachian_forager) reminds us that fungi foraging isn't fancy—it's fun, chaotic, and oh-so rewarding. 🌲

Start your wild food journey here 👉 G C M A G . C O

#MushroomsEdition #ForagingFun #GardenCultureMagazine

Go Forth and Forage | Garden Culture Magazine

Whitney Johnson, author of Go Forth and Forage, says the secret to finding mushrooms in the wild is simple: get outside and keep looking!

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Garden Culture Magazine @gardenculture.bsky.social · 9d

Fallen leaves piling up? 🍂 Don't toss them — transform them!

Leaf mold is nature's free compost, boosting soil structure and locking in moisture for healthier, happier plants. 🌱

👉 G C M A G . C O

#CompostLeaves #LeafMold #SoilHealth #Composting #GardenCultureMagazine

How to Compost Leaves in Fall | GCM

Got piles of fallen leaves? Turn them into free and easy leaf mold! Here's how to compost leaves for the garden.

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Garden Culture Magazine @gardenculture.bsky.social · 10d

🍄 You don't need a degree to forage!

Whitney Johnson (Go Forth and Forage) shares her top tips:
📚 Use a field guide
🌲 Mushrooms are everywhere
🧦 Dress for ticks + terrain
🎒 Keep gear simple
📓 Journal your finds

👉 G C M A G . C O

#Foraging #Mushrooms #ShroomBoom #GardenCultureMagazine

5 Cool Ways to Expertly Forage for Wild Mushrooms | GCM

You don’t need a degree to forage for wild mushrooms! Mycologist Whitney Johnson shares her best tips for finding wild fungi.

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Garden Culture Magazine @gardenculture.bsky.social · 11d

🎨 Big news for us at Garden Culture! Our first-ever Artist Spotlight features Jacob Rolfe — visual artist, nature lover, and yes, Trailer Park Boys actor.

His psychedelic mushroom-inspired artwork brings our new Mushrooms Edition 🍄 to life.

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#JacobRolfe #TrailerParkBoys #GCM

Special Garden Culture Cover Design: Interview with Artist and Actor Jacob Rolfe

We rarely go outside for our covers, but this edition called for it—artist and actor Jacob Rolfe was the perfect pick!

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Garden Culture Magazine @gardenculture.bsky.social · 12d

The new Mushrooms & Medicinal Plants issue has arrived! 🍄🍄

Step into the forest floor and the grow room — explore foraging, cultivation, and the science behind growing your own medicine.

✨ Head to your local hydro store, or read → G C M A G . C O

#OutNow #Mycology #GardenCultureMagazine

Garden Culture Magazine @gardenculture.bsky.social · 13d

October = transition time 🌱🍂

🌷 Plant bulbs before frost
🌸 Lift dahlias for storage
🌱 Feed soil w/ compost
🍅 Ripen green tomatoes indoors
✂️ Pruning & cold-frame prep

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#GardenTips #FallGarden #GardenCultureMagazine

Garden Culture Magazine @gardenculture.bsky.social · 16d

"By the time something's popular, you're almost about to miss it." – Mean Gene, on why he breeds what he loves, not just what trends.

Interview here → G C M A G . CO

#ProfessionalPOV #MendocinoCounty #GardenCultureMagazine

Professional POV with Mean Gene from Mendocino | GCM

Haley Nagasaki sits down with Mean Gene from Mendocino to talk cannabis breeding and his evolution since the ’90s.

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Garden Culture Magazine @gardenculture.bsky.social · 17d

Pumpkin patches are buzzing! 🎃✨

Before you carve or bake, make sure your pumpkin is:
🌕 Dark orange
🔔 Hollow-sounding when tapped
🌿 Green-stemmed
💪 Firm-skinned

Carve just before Halloween for the freshest glow! 🍁

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#Pumpkin #Halloween #GardenCultureMagazine

Fit To Be Carved: Finding The Perfect Pumpkin In Time For Halloween

It’s pumpkin harvest time! With Halloween around the corner, follow these tips for selecting the perfect gourd for carving, cooking, or both!

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Garden Culture Magazine @gardenculture.bsky.social · 18d

🌱 Overwintering geraniums isn't just easy—it's smart gardening. Whether you take cuttings, store bare roots, or bring your plants indoors, you'll save money and keep your favorite blooms alive for next spring! 🌸

👉 Read the guide: G C M A G . C O

#Overwinter #Geraniums #GardenCultureMagazine

How to Overwinter Geraniums Indoors

Save money next season! Follow this guide to overwinter geraniums and enjoy their blooms year after year.

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Garden Culture Magazine @gardenculture.bsky.social · 20d

Garlic tip: Plant cloves in the fall for a kitchen full of flavor next year.

🧄 Hardneck or softneck? Beds or pots? Here's your guide. 🌱 👉 G C M A G . C O

#FallGarden #GarlicLovers #GrowYourOwn #GardenCultureMagazine

How to Plant Garlic Cloves in Fall

Want homegrown garlic? Plant garlic cloves in fall! We’ll show you how to pick the right variety and plant for success.

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Garden Culture Magazine @gardenculture.bsky.social · 23d

🎃🍂 Pumpkins aren't just for Halloween! This 5-minute DIY pumpkin planter makes a classy, seasonal centerpiece or porch decoration. 🌸✨

Learn how 👉 G C M A G . C O

#DIYDecor #PumpkinPlanter #FallVibes #GardenCultureMagazine

Fall Decor Made Easy With This DIY Pumpkin Planter | Garden Culture Magazine

Pumpkins go from spooky to classy in this easy DIY pumpkin planter tutorial. Pick your favorite gourd and let it be a home to some beautiful fall flowers!

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Garden Culture Magazine @gardenculture.bsky.social · 24d

Kat grew up surrounded by flowers, bugs & mud pies.

Today, her allotment is her sanctuary — full of reclaimed treasures, sunflowers, raised beds & a wildlife pond. 🌻🐝

Read her growing journey: G C M A G . C O

#LocalGrowers #AllotmentLife #GrowYourOwn #GardenCultureMagazine

Kat’s Allotment: Reconnecting with Nature | Local Growers

Kat has transformed her allotment into a stunning space with veggies, flowers, a wildlife pond, and more.

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Garden Culture Magazine @gardenculture.bsky.social · 25d

Mushrooms are more than fleeting visitors in your garden—they're the fruit of fungi that sustain life. 🌱🍄

From soil building to plant partnerships to cleaning up toxins, fungi are vital allies. 🌍✨

Learn more here: G C M A G . C O

#Fungi #Mushrooms #Ecology #GardenCultureMagazine

The Power of Fungi and the Mystery of Mushrooms

Mushrooms pop up and vanish quickly, but Martin Osis reminds us they’re true environmental wonders!

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Garden Culture Magazine @gardenculture.bsky.social · 26d

Biochar = ancient fire ritual + modern soil health hack.

Our step-by-step guide shows how to make it safely at home, charge it, and boost your garden's fertility—all while sequestering carbon. 🌱

🔥 Read more: G C M A G . C O

#Biochar #DIYGarden #SustainableLiving #GardenCultureMagazine

DIY Biochar for a Healthy Garden or Homestead | GCM

Biochar is a garden game-changer. Haley Nagasaki shares a simple five-step to make your own DIY biochar.

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Garden Culture Magazine @gardenculture.bsky.social · Sep 19

🌿 Plants teach us that success is survival, growth, and resilience. Humans redefine it with choice and cognition.

Read a gardener's reflection on what it means to truly grow. 🌿

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#NatureLessons #Growth #Ecology #GardenCultureMagazine

Failures, Learned Wisdom, and Becoming a Better Grower | GCM

What makes a garden successful? Colin Bell shares how both wins and failures have shaped him into a better grower.

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Garden Culture Magazine @gardenculture.bsky.social · Sep 19

Missed your copy in-store? 🌱

You can still read Garden Culture Magazine online, anytime!

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Garden Culture Magazine @gardenculture.bsky.social · Sep 18

Lazy gardeners aren't lazy at all 🌿🍂

Leaving seed heads + old stems gives birds food & insects shelter all winter.

Eco-friendly gardening = less work, more wildlife. 🐦🐝

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#Deadheading #EcoFriendly #GardenCultureMagazine

Deadheading: Another Fall Garden Chore Bites The Dust

Another Home Garden Tips post from our experts. Deadheading: Another Fall Garden Chore Bites The Dust. Read more about this topic for FREE in Garden Culture Magazine.

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Garden Culture Magazine @gardenculture.bsky.social · Sep 17

Summer's for BBQs, but fall is for comfort food 🍁.

Seasonal eating = flavorful, nutrient-rich, and budget-friendly meals. This fall, reach for apples, pumpkins, leeks, kale, squash, pears, cranberries & more.

Eat fresh, eat local. 💚

#SeasonalEating #FallHarvest #EatLocal #GardenCultureMagazine

Seasonal Eating: Get Cozy With These Healthy Fall Favorites | Garden Culture Magazine

Ready for roasting and cozy soups and stews this fall? Seasonal eating is good for our health and wallets. Check out these fall superstars for your next meal!

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Garden Culture Magazine @gardenculture.bsky.social · Sep 15

🍓🥒 Harvest season is sweeter when shared!

Canning with a group builds connection, makes the work lighter, and ensures everyone goes home with full jars.

Tips on starting your own club: G C M A G . C O

#CommunityFood #Canning #GardenCultureMagazine

A Guide to Starting a Canning or Jamming Club | GCM

Preserve your harvest, save money, and have fun—start a canning or jamming club with these tips.

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Garden Culture Magazine @gardenculture.bsky.social · Sep 12

Tomato harvest tip 🍅: Don't wait until they're fully ripe on the vine! Pick when they're just turning color, and they'll ripen perfectly indoors.

✅ Prevents splitting
✅ Keeps pests away
✅ Boosts future harvests

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#TomatoGoals #GardenTips #GardenCultureMagazine

It's Harvest Time! The Best Time To Pull Tomatoes From Their Vines

Another Farm to Table post from our experts. Read more about this topic in Garden Culture Magazine. | Ready for Tomato Harvest!

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Garden Culture Magazine @gardenculture.bsky.social · Sep 11

Chris & Liz McCune turned a garage full of chicks into Roost Farms, a thriving one-acre CSA in Wheat Ridge, CO. 🌱🐐

Now in its 12th season, they grow food, flowers & offer community tours.

Read their story: G C M A G . C O

#LocalGrowers #UrbanFarm #CSA #RoostFarms #GardenCultureMagazine

Roost Farms: Local Food and Community | Local Growers

Ordering 100 chicks sparked Chris and Liz McCune’s urban farm dream. Roost Farms is a thriving one-acre haven just outside Denver.

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Garden Culture Magazine @gardenculture.bsky.social · Sep 10

There's always something to do in the garden, and September is no exception! 🌱✨

From planting kale & garlic to saving sunflower seeds and deadheading dahlias, it's all about preparing for next season while enjoying the last colors of summer. 🍂

👉 G C M A G . C O

#SeptemberGarden #GCM

Garden Culture Magazine @gardenculture.bsky.social · Sep 9

Want to share your love of fungi with others? 🍄

Hosting a mushroom walk builds community, connection, and wonder. From planning safe routes to fostering curiosity, here's how to get started.

#WildMushrooms #Mycology #NatureWalk #CommunityGrowing #GardenCultureMagazine

Foraging 101: Exploring Nature for Wild Mushrooms | GCM

From expert mycologists to casual enthusiasts, foraging for wild mushrooms is a rewarding adventure—just ask Xavi Kief.

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