A succ-ess story: My path to becoming a successful plant parent
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Succulents are all the rage, and they have been for quite some time now. Read about my family’s journey to raising succulents successfully.
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Sister, sister
Cal in Color
Microaggressions — as my sister and I know — are frequent occurrences: At some point in the life of each student who’s a BIPOC, you endure this unfortunate fate.
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It’s mint to be: 4 reasons why you should grow mint this summer
Easy to grow, versatile and useful in numerous ways, mint is a mighty little plant indeed. Whether you want to whip up a couple of sweet treats or fight the insects that have been plaguing your house, freshly grown mint can do it all.
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A guide to the single shlump: Ways to distract yourself through cuffing season
The sting of being single during cuffing season can leave you feeling bitter and alone. Here is a guide for staying sane during your single shlump!
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What we learned at the Moon Festival
The Mid-Autumn Festival, or Moon Festival, hosted in San Francisco’s Chinatown is a vibrant, bustling cultural and communal celebration.
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Partnering people and plants: UC Botanical Garden
Be on the lookout for new plant life as the seasons change and find out how to create a community with plants from the director, Lewis Feldman.
60 second lecture: Caring for a plant in your dorm
Lewis Feldman, faculty member and director of the UC Botanical Garden, gives plant care tips to students — and can even babysit yours during breaks.
We must protect People’s Park’s plant life
On Dec. 28, UC Berkeley cut down dozens of trees in People’s Park. The long-deferred maintenance was initiated to the disappointment of many community members. In People’s Park’s 50th year, we need to speak up to university and city officials and our neighbors to make sure this community landmark is
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Point Reyes National Seashore: Critters and views of Estero Trail
With a trail that leads to a fun little beach, not only is the journey a good time, but the destination adds some motivation to get through this hike.
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Celebrate National Water a Flower Day with some of our sturdiest plants
It’s National Water a Flower Day, and thank God there are plants out there that are perfect for your chaotic life as a college student.
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