LeAura Alderson

I’m LeAura Alderson, a garden, herb and plant enthusiast with a passion for discovering the many edible and medicinal benefits of the plants all around us, including the weeds, while transforming the land through regenerative permaculture practice. I am also a writer, editor and media publisher (now mostly retired due to replacement by AI), but which now allows more time to build our regenerative permaculture homestead farm.

Why Are My Meyer Lemon Leaves Falling Off? (Citrus x meyeri)

If you’re here now, chances are it’s because you have Meyer lemon leaves falling off and you’re desperately seeking a solution to prevent the loss of your precious Meyer lemon …

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Flowers for Balconies for Your Special Garden Nook

Disability Doesn’t Stop This Nature Lover from Creating Beautiful Patio and Balcony Garden Sanctuaries GardensAll community member, Lesley Cole, shares her beautiful photos and tips of flowers for balconies. What’s …

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We love the concept of edible landscapes. For years we've only planted for beauty and aesthetics, mainly because we live in the woods where it's been too shady for a full on vegetable garden. #LowMaintenance #FrontYard #Photography #Ideas #Backyard #AroundHouse #Design #Edging #DIY #EdibleShrubs #Plants #Garden #Nature

Edible Hedges for Privacy and Food – Eat That Hedge!

We love the concept of edible hedges and landscapes toward expanding food options. There are many plants that are both ornamental, edible, and also medicinal. The best of both worlds …

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Natural Homemade Remedies for Natural Health and Healing. #HomemadeRemedies #NaturalHealth #NaturalRemedies

Natural Homegrown Remedies Are a Thing

Natural Remedies… Farmacopoeia… Plants Before Pills. There’s lots of turbulence in and around big pharma today. Modern medicine can be a lifesaver, so this article on homegrown remedies is NOT …

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Strawberry Leaves Benefits and Uses May Surprise You

Everyone is familiar with the delicious strawberry fruit, Fragaria × ananassa, as a refreshing healthy snack. The delectable berries are a favorite fruit that first ripens in late spring to herald in …

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DIY Citrus Vinegar Cleaner; homemade citrus cleaner; DIY vinegar cleaner

Easy DIY Citrus Vinegar Cleaner – Inexpensive and Effective

Super Simple Homemade Cleaner One of our favorites homemade cleansers to make is DIY Citrus Vinegar Cleaner. Most gardeners are DIYers. Not only do we love growing, preserving and cooking …

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Easy DIY Screen Cleaner Spray to Make in 5 Minutes of Less

We used to buy screen cleaners in spray bottles and packets of moist towelettes, but no more. We discovered how easy and inexpensive it is to make your own DIY …

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Are Poinsettias Poisonous, or is it a Myth?

If you’re looking for ornamental plants in fall or winter, you may be wondering if the rumors are true. “Are Poinsettias poisonous?” If you’re concerned about this popular holiday plant, …

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Favorite Gifts for Gardeners and Plant Lovers

If you have access to his/her tool shed with time to spare, you could secretly work on cleaning and maintaining her garden tools, including sharpening and sanding any rusty tools. …

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Avocado Leaves Uses and Benefits to Get to Know

Avocado Leaves Uses Include Tea, Cooking, Cosmetics and Medicinals Everyone around the world is familiar with the fruit of the avocado plant. However, the benefits of avocado leaves are only …

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