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A majority of the top pesticide-using counties in the U.S. have cancer rates above the national average.

For years, pesticide users have claimed agrichemicals have caused cancer, along with other health complications. Courts have agreed, ruling against pesticide manufacturers multiple times.

Several scientific studies have also found links between cancer and pesticides, which can drift through the air or run off into nearby rivers and streams.

Bluestone Perennials and Wilson Brothers Nursery are 2 of our favored mail order nurseries. See if you can pick out just one favorite echinacea/conflower from their 57 different varieties at Bluestone?

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Echinacea / Coneflower | Bluestone Perennials It's hard to imagine a sunny perennial border without Echinacea! Easy to grow in almost any sunny spot, our Coneflowers include well-known classics as well as some of the newest and most exciting advances in the field. Butterflies love the flowers, birds love the seeds, and we love the generous long...

Moss is more than just a humble green carpet that covers the forest floor. It’s an unsung hero in the fight against climate change. This small, seemingly insignificant plant absorbs four times more CO2 than trees, while needing little more than a patch of earth to thrive. Yet, we often overlook it or remove it, forgetting its critical role in sustaining life on this planet.

Nature, in all its brilliance, has its own balance. From moss to trees, each element plays its part in maintaining the harmony of our ecosystems. We can’t afford to ignore these vital creatures that support the very air we breathe. Sometimes, it’s the smallest things that make the most profound impact. Like moss, we too have the power to make a difference, even in the most subtle of ways.

Let’s reflect on how we treat our environment. Are we taking care of the things that matter, or are we ignoring their significance? Share your thoughts below and let’s open up a conversation on how we can protect and nurture the world around us. 🌍💚

Plants aren’t as silent as we once believed. New research reveals that they communicate in remarkable ways—both chemically and acoustically.

When threatened by insects or physical harm, plants release volatile organic compounds (VOCs)—chemical distress signals that alert nearby plants to brace themselves. These neighbors then activate their own cellular defenses, almost like a botanical warning system.

Even more astonishing: plants may “speak” in sound. Studies suggest they emit ultrasonic clicks when stressed (like during droughts) and can detect sound vibrations, such as from chewing insects or buzzing pollinators.

This hidden network of chemical and sound-based communication shows that plants are far from passive. They are responsive, strategic, and highly adaptive—a form of intelligence written in molecules and frequencies.

This discovery could revolutionize agriculture and deepen our appreciation of how ecosystems function.

🌿 Plants are quietly brilliant.