horticulture
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Culture Spotlight: No Kicks, Just Cups: The Joy of Gong Fu Tea
When people hear Gong Fu, their minds often jump to martial arts, but here there are no flying kicks involved. In the world of tea, gong fu (功夫) means “skill through effort.” It’s not about combat, but about care: The art of brewing tea with patience, focus, and heart. Every pour is a gentle reminder…
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Culture Spotlight: The Moon Rabbit Who Hopped Across Cultures
In the Chinese version of the story, the moon rabbit (月兔, also known as the jade rabbit 玉兔) is more than a pretty picture in the sky. The Jade Emperor once disguised himself as a poor old man and begged food from the animals. The monkey brought fruit, the fox brought fish, but the rabbit…
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Hort Tidbit—September: The Noble Osmanthus
I love when the slanting rays of autumn light hit the landscape. As the hottest part of summer tapers away towards warm and sunny days of September, I genuinely look