Experiences and Guides to Rare Plants

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• How to grow Sassafras: PropagationJuly 26, 2025
  We’ve talked about sassafras identification and some of the reasons… Read more: How to grow Sassafras: Propagation
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  Are Kanna flowers male or female?July 9, 2025
  When it comes to growing and breeding plants, it is… Read more: Are Kanna flowers male or female?
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  Kanna Seed podsJuly 7, 2025
  One of the difficult parts of growing rare and unusual… Read more: Kanna Seed pods
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  Sassafras Identification: Bark, Growth, and Smell GuideJuly 7, 2025
  Identifying Sassafras Albidum without the presence of the classic “Dino… Read more: Sassafras Identification: Bark, Growth, and Smell Guide
• How to make your first home grown tinctureJuly 2, 2025
  Learn how to make a folk tincture with me!
• Plant Spotlight Jewelweed: a natural antidote to its surroundingsJune 21, 2025
  Jewelweed (impatiens capensis) is a common North American plant often… Read more: Plant Spotlight Jewelweed: a natural antidote to its surroundings
• Wildly Illegal: SassafrasJune 18, 2025
  A cold glass of root beer is one of the… Read more: Wildly Illegal: Sassafras
• Introducing Wildly Illegal: The Persecuted Plants of Our Natural SpacesJune 15, 2025
  In any given natural space, you’re sure to find a… Read more: Introducing Wildly Illegal: The Persecuted Plants of Our Natural Spaces
• February Garden UpdateFebruary 21, 2025
  Things have been hectic! I have had a move in… Read more: February Garden Update
• How to Identify KannaFebruary 7, 2025
  Thankfully, most vendors I have come across seem to be… Read more: How to Identify Kanna
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  Kanna FAQsJanuary 20, 2025
  What Kind Of Soil Should I Grow Kanna in? Kanna… Read more: Kanna FAQs
• What Plants are Illegal in Louisiana?January 16, 2025
  We previously talked about the legality of Kanna, and noted… Read more: What Plants are Illegal in Louisiana?
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  Butterfly Pea Flower: How To Make Acid Indicator StripsJanuary 15, 2025
  Butterfly pea flower (Clitoria ternatea) is one of those plants… Read more: Butterfly Pea Flower: How To Make Acid Indicator Strips
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  Pruning scissorsJanuary 9, 2025
  A decent pair of gardening scissors, like most important tools… Read more: Pruning scissors
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  A Tale of Two Turnera: Identifying Damiana.January 7, 2025
  Damiana is a small shrub like plant that can be… Read more: A Tale of Two Turnera: Identifying Damiana.
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  Growing Kanna From Seed: GerminationJanuary 6, 2025
  Growing Kanna from seeds has some pros and cons. On… Read more: Growing Kanna From Seed: Germination
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  Seed Starter TrayJanuary 4, 2025
  Learn about the Vivosun seed starting tray and how it can help you grow kanna too!
• Growing Kanna Seed (Hydroponic Trial)January 3, 2025
  In August of 2024, I got some kanna seeds. This… Read more: Growing Kanna Seed (Hydroponic Trial)
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  How to identify Sassafras Tree By Its LeavesJanuary 2, 2025
  Sassafras is one of those plants that has captivated me.… Read more: How to identify Sassafras Tree By Its Leaves
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  Kanna Flowers: A Quick LookJanuary 1, 2025
  One of my favorite things about growing kanna is seeing… Read more: Kanna Flowers: A Quick Look
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  Rooting Kanna in Water. From Cutting to Planting.December 31, 2024
  On December 3rd 2024, I decided to go through the… Read more: Rooting Kanna in Water. From Cutting to Planting.
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  How To Grow Kanna Hydroponically!December 28, 2024
   In my experience, growing Sceletium Tortuosum (Kanna) hydroponically is the… Read more: How To Grow Kanna Hydroponically!
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  Kanna’s root structure/ Planting A Hydro Kanna in Soil!December 15, 2024
  I started this Sceletium Tortuosum (Kanna) cutting in my Aerogarden… Read more: Kanna’s root structure/ Planting A Hydro Kanna in Soil!
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  Potting Your Kanna: How To Choose a Container.December 10, 2024
   Choosing the right pot is critical for the success and… Read more: Potting Your Kanna: How To Choose a Container.
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  Kanna leaf under a microscope!December 8, 2024
   I have long been curious about the bubbly/ sparkly appearance… Read more: Kanna leaf under a microscope!
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  How To Root Kanna Cuttings (Humidity Dome Technique)December 5, 2024
    Propagating cuttings is a great way to multiply your… Read more: How To Root Kanna Cuttings (Humidity Dome Technique)
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  Your plants WILL surprise you! Flowering Kanna CuttingsDecember 4, 2024
  In my cuttings guides I make a point to tell… Read more: Your plants WILL surprise you! Flowering Kanna Cuttings
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  In depth Kanna Rooting guide! (Video)November 30, 2024
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  Rare plant spotlight: Ghost Pipes,(Monotropa uniflora)November 27, 2024
  You’re taking a walk in the forest. Stepping over logs,… Read more: Rare plant spotlight: Ghost Pipes,(Monotropa uniflora)
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  The Easiest way to Grow KannaNovember 27, 2024
  Sceletium Tortuosum is an overwatering adverse succulent. Succulents in general… Read more: The Easiest way to Grow Kanna
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  Cape Sundew Care Guide (The EASIEST Carnivorous Plant!)November 26, 2024
  Cape Sundew (Drosera Capensis) is a fantastic addition to your… Read more: Cape Sundew Care Guide (The EASIEST Carnivorous Plant!)
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  How to deal with Fungus Gnats and other Garden pests ( 4 Easy Steps!)November 25, 2024
  When you have an indoor garden you’re bound to encounter… Read more: How to deal with Fungus Gnats and other Garden pests ( 4 Easy Steps!)
• Is Kanna Legal in the United States?November 24, 2024
  The simple answer is yes, Sceletium Tortuosum (kanna) is legal… Read more: Is Kanna Legal in the United States?
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  How to Root Kanna: Humidity Dome Technique (Video)November 23, 2024
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  Oxalic Acid in KannaNovember 20, 2024
  oxalic raphides in kanna sample Traditional indigenous consumption of Sceletium… Read more: Oxalic Acid in Kanna
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  How To Grow Kanna (Sceletium Tortuosum)November 20, 2024
  Prepping for your grow     Sceletium tortuosum is an obscure… Read more: How To Grow Kanna (Sceletium Tortuosum)

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