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Laura Shares Her Mom’s Mature English Garden

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Laura Shares Her Mom’s Mature English Garden

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All garden journeys start somewhere. In today’s day and age some gardeners might begin from the information and inspiration they gain online, but many will still start from the experience of growing up with a family member’s garden. That was exactly the case for Laura Axel in England. Laura’s mom created abundant gardens for her children to grow in, which also allowed her to easily pass down her passion for plants. Now that all her children are grown, Laura’s mom continues to tend a luscious landscape that Laura still finds joy and inspiration in whenever she visits.

In the tiny seaside town of Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, my mum has gardened for some 60-plus years. My brother, sisters, and I grew up not far from her current house and remember fondly a family home of about an acre that had an informal grass lawn for tennis, a summer house for us four children to play in, a swing set, and lots of trees to climb. A huge vegetable garden provided us with a myriad of produce—rhubarb, black currants, pole beans, strawberries, raspberries, and cabbages, to name a few. There was a rose garden in the front, and a long driveway lined with a dozen horse chestnuts that led to a double car garage. It was a great place to grow up.

It’s no wonder that along the way my mum shared with us her love of gardening. All four of us went on to garden in some form or another after leaving Leigh-on-Sea. My mum is now in her 91st year and still enjoys her garden, tinkering alongside a great garden helper that often considers a cup of tea as important as pruning the eucalyptus tree. Here are some photos of Mum’s current garden of 20-plus years.

Laura’s mom planted a dense tapestry of textural beauty, in a classic English garden fashion. A compact white agapanthus, dusty miller (Centaurea cineraria, Zones 8–10 or as an annual) and a mix of seed heads stand out among larger foliage shapes in the background.

An English garden is not complete without a water feature, and in smaller spaces a tiny pond will instantly become a fabulous focal point. Even with dense greenery inside and all around this small structure, it still manages to draw the eye.

Laura’s mom no longer has an expansive landscape to divide into distinct garden spaces, but she still manages to pack plants and garden whimsy into every available crevice. Pots of various sizes and a sprinkling of garden art continue the interest on her patio.

While the garden has the abundance of the English cottage garden style, there are also color and plant selections that give it a Mediterranean vibe. Plumes of grass give the garden tons of movement and even more textural interest, while complementing the gravel path that cuts through the middle of the space.

More grass and lush greenery collide in this shadier corner of the garden. Laura’s mom must have an incredible collection of antiques, as even her piles of pots and glassware are interesting elements in her garden.

What an ingenious way to plant succulents in a metal hanging basket! The coconut coir liners we traditionally see in these kind of planters would retain far too much water for succulents, but broken terra-cotta pieces will keep the substrate in place while keeping everything well-draining. The bright purple clematis in the background is just a gorgeous companion.

Various shades of terra-cotta, clay, and brick bring a level of warmth to this garden that you might associate more with Spain and Italy than with England. It’s another fantastic example of the way Laura’s mom has perfectly fused English and Mediterranean garden designs.

Thank you so much for sharing your mom’s gorgeous garden with us, Laura! It’s easy to see why you and your siblings have also caught the gardening bug; it would be hard to resist the magic of plants when surrounded by abundance like this in your childhood.

Who inspired you to get into gardening? Do you come from a long line of gardeners, or did a close friend introduce you to the hobby later in life? Let us know in the comments where your garden journey began, or consider sending photos of the garden that inspires you (with permission of course) to Garden Photo of the Day. Follow the directions below to submit photos via email, or send me a DM on Instagram: @agirlherdogandtheroad.

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AstraZeneca reaches deal on drug prices with President Trump : Shots

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AstraZeneca reaches deal on drug prices with President Trump : Shots

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AstraZeneca became the second drugmaker to enter a deal with the Trump administration to offer lower prices to Medicaid and to offer some of its drugs at a discount through TrumpRx, a government website to facilitate sales directly to consumers.

“In other words the lowest price anywhere in the world, that’s what we get,” President Trump said during an Oval Office press conference Friday. The centerpiece of the deal is most-favored-nation pricing for drugs sold to Medicaid. That would link Medicaid prices to the lower ones paid in other developed countries.

Top federal health officials, President Trump and Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla meet in the Oval Office to announce an initiative on drug prices.

As part of the deal, AstraZeneca will also offer discounts of up to 80% off list prices on direct sales to consumers, according to a company statement. Its drugs include inhalers like Bevespi Aerosphere for people with COPD and Airsupra for people with asthma. AstraZeneca, based in the U.K., also said it would expand drug manufacturing and research in the U.S.

In return for these commitments, the drug company will get a three-year exemption from certain tariffs.

The White House unveiled its plan for TrumpRx and a similar deal with Pfizer on Sept. 30. The website will help patients access drugs at lower prices — bypassing health insurance.

TrumpRx is part of a broader initiative the administration says is aimed at bringing prices paid by Americans more in line with those paid in other developed countries.

The announcement follows an executive order in May, and letters to 17 pharmaceutical companies sent out over the summer to push them to lower prices voluntarily.

The TrumpRx website is expected to launch sometime in 2026, and would take consumers to pharmaceutical companies’ direct-to-consumer websites to fulfill orders.

The impact of the Trump administration deals with pharmaceutical companies for consumers is unclear. Medicaid and its beneficiaries, for instance, already pay some of the lowest prices for drugs. And people with health insurance could spend less on their medicines through copays than buying them directly from AstraZeneca.

AstraZeneca also said Thursday that it would invest an additional $500 million in a new manufacturing facility in Virginia, raising the investment to $4.5 billion. That’s part of a $50 billion investment announced in July to expand manufacturing facilities in California, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Texas and Virginia, as well as other research and development efforts.

“For all the pharmaceutical companies out there — we’re talking to all of you, pick up a shovel,” said Dr. Mehmet Oz, who leads the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, during the press conference.

Trump said his administration had gotten a total of $18 trillion total commitments to re-shore pharmaceutical manufacturing. NPR wasn’t immediately able to independently confirm that number.

How to Lift Dahlias for Winter Storage

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Tuber Tutorial

A dahlia tuber is the below-ground portion of the plant.

It’s a starchy storage organ that holds the food, nutrients, and water needed for growth as the plant establishes feeder roots.

They come in a variety of shapes. Some look distinctly yam-like, others can be long and thin, plump and rounded, or elongated teardrops, depending on the variety.

A close up horizontal image of a dahlia tuber freshly dug from the ground with black printed text to indicate the different sections. — Photo by Lorna Kring.

For the purposes of storage and division, there are three sections to be aware of:

The fleshy crown located at the base of the stem.
The thin neck that attaches the tuber to the crown.
The large tuber that’s attached to the crown by the neck.

The crown is only the only part of the plant that develops growth eyes.

But for successful propagation, all three sections are required to remain intact.

For this reason, don’t try to propagate new plants using tubers that have grown from others – without a piece of crown, new plants won’t develop.

Also, should you inadvertently break off actively growing eyes, it’s not a problem. New ones will push up from the crown at the same location.

Dig and Lift

When first lifted, dahlia tubers can have fragile necks.

If possible, dig them out in the morning and allow them to sit on the ground for a few hours before cleaning and dividing – the necks will be less brittle and easier to handle.

A close up horizontal image of a shovel digging up dahlias in the autumn.

To remove a clump, cut down stems to approximately 12 inches from the ground, if you haven’t done this in advance.

Mark a radius of approximately 12 inches around the clump and use a garden shovel or fork to dig down six to eight inches to loosen the soil.

When the soil is loose, insert your fork under the clump and lift it carefully. Grasp the flower stems to help you lift it if needed.

Gently knock off any large lumps of soil from the clump and rinse with a garden hose to remove any remaining dirt.

With a sharp, clean knife, cut away any pieces that are damaged, discolored, soft, or rotting.

A close up horizontal image of a hand from the left of the frame holding freshly dug and trimmed dahlia tubers ready for storage. — Photo by Lorna Kring.

Invert the clump and set it upside down in a dry location for a few days. This allows any stem water to drain away and helps to remove excess moisture from the tubers.

This time spent drying, or curing, is important to prevent contamination from bacteria, fungus, mildew, and winter rot which can damage or destroy your tubers.

After the skin starts to wrinkle slightly, the tubers are dry enough for storage.

Winter Storage

Storing tubers is straightforward and a wide variety of containers can be used including cardboard or wooden boxes, paper bags, or styrofoam ice chests.

Your dahlia tubers should not be stored in plastic bins, containers, or bags as these tend to trap too much moisture which can easily lead to mildew and rot.

A close up horizontal image of dried dahlia tubers placed in a wooden box surrounded by soil and newspaper ready for winter storage. — Photo by Lorna Kring.

They will require a dry to lightly moist packing medium. Coconut coir, peat moss, perlite, sand, sawdust, or vermiculite all work well for packing tubers.

For storage, line the box bottom with several layers of newsprint then add a generous layer of your chosen packing medium – two to three inches deep.

With clean, sharp garden shears, remove any long feeder roots growing from the tuber and any remaining pieces of stem.

Dust the tubers with a fungicide powder such as garden sulphur before storing, and ensure you apply it to any cut surfaces as well.

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Garden sulphur can be purchased online at Arbico Organics.

Place clumps of tubers inside the box on top of the packing medium ensuring that they’re not touching. Add more packing material on top until they are completely covered.

Close the box and store it in a cool, dark location such as a basement, cellar, garage, or shed.

To ensure viability, temperatures need to remain above freezing and below 50°F, with an ideal temperature range of 40 to 45°F.

Every month, inspect the tubers carefully and discard any that show signs of softness or rot.

In late winter or early spring, move your containers to a warm (60 to 70°F), dark location.

Every week, sprinkle a tablespoon of water on top of the packing medium until you are ready to plant them out.

The warmth and added moisture help the growth eyes to develop, which makes division easier.

Divide and Plant

After all risk of frost has passed, when you are ready to plant, remove the clumps from storage and gently shake off the storage medium.

Inspect the clump and discard any tubers that are moldy, soft, or rotten as well as those with broken or damaged necks.

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Looking for easy dinner ideas? This roundup of 60 delicious, family-friendly recipes makes weeknight cooking simple and stress-free. Each one comes together quickly, requiring less than 20 minutes of prep time.

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A new poll looks at RFK Jr., Tylenol and vaccines, and finds growing distrust : Shots

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A new poll looks at RFK Jr., Tylenol and vaccines, and finds growing distrust : Shots

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. outside the White House on Sept. 9. A new poll finds a deep partisan divide with Republicans trusting Kennedy as much as their own doctor, but he is unpopular among Democrats and independents.

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What people believe about health increasingly depends on how they feel about politics, according to a new poll.

Consider President Trump’s Sept. 22 warning about acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol. KFF, the nonpartisan health policy research organization, polled voters about Trump’s statements the day after he made them.

“What we see is that it’s hugely divided among partisans,” says Ashley Kirzinger, the associate director of polling for KFF. The poll found 59% of Democrats believed President Trump’s statements about Tylenol were “definitely false.” On the other hand, an almost equal percentage of Republicans — 56% — believed the claim to be either “definitely true” or “probably true.”

There is no scientific research showing a causal link between acetaminophen and autism. But during an unusual press conference last month, Trump told pregnant women to “tough it out” and avoid taking the popular pain reliever. Physicians groups, meanwhile, continue to reiterate that it is the safest medicine to take in pregnancy, when untreated fever or pain can cause other problems.

President Trump stands at the microphone at the White House in front of a shelf of books.

The poll, which also asked voters about other topics, offers a window into how dramatically public opinion has changed, along with federal health policies.

The poll found that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has seen a precipitous decline in public trust — most recently among Democrats, as the Trump administration works to dismantle many of its mandates. Kirzinger notes a 24% decline in trust in the CDC’s vaccine information among Democrats, just in the past two years.

“The problem is the mistrust is caused by these very people who are ostensibly leading us,” former Surgeon General Richard Carmona tells NPR. Carmona, who served under President George W. Bush, is one of six former surgeons general who recently penned an op-ed in The Washington Post warning that Trump’s Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. represents a “threat” to the nation’s health. “They’ve dismantled the agencies that had real scientists who provided information, and instead replaced it with ideology,” Carmona says. “We’re already seeing diseases that we usually don’t see coming back, like measles. People will die, and the ramifications are significant.”

Andrew Nixon, a spokesperson for HHS, writes in a statement to NPR, “The polling released by KFF identifies a lack of trust in public heath institutions which predates Secretary Kennedy’s tenure. The secretary remains committed to rebuilding public trust in HHS and its entities through transparency and gold standard science.”

Kirzinger says polls historically have consistently found that people trust their doctors the most when it comes to getting advice about their own health. But increasingly — and especially after the appointment of Kennedy as Trump’s health secretary — she says party lines are more critical in determining what sources of information people rely on as the basis for their health decisions. “Among Republicans, RFK is as trusted … as their own health care provider,” Kirzinger says the data shows.

And yet overall, Kennedy’s job approval rating ranks low; the poll also found 59% of people — mainly Democrats and independents — disapproved.

Kirzinger says that as faith in federal health agencies declines, people are turning to very different sources.

Democrats say they’re relying on professional medical groups, like the American Medical Association. “More than 8 in 10 Democrats say that they trust the AMA or the American Academy of Pediatrics, but among Republicans, it’s only about half,” Kirzinger says.

What this means is the landscape of public health is very fragmented, and people are making choices based on very disparate beliefs. “As people are going to different sources of information to make decisions around their health care, we’re going to see partisanship playing a big role in what people decide to do,” she says.

Jacob’s Unexpected Garden in Ontario

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Happy Friday, GPODers!

Yesterday Laura Axel shared her mom’s gorgeous English garden that inspired her to get into gardening as an adult (Laura Shares Her Mom’s Mature English Garden), and today we’re continuing the theme of gardens that inspire with a submission from Gail Scala in Ontario, Canada. Just as Laura felt compelled to share her mom’s lively landscape, Gail wanted to show us the unique plantings of Jacob Kelly, a legend to those that encounter his adventurous plantings in Dunnville. Far from the expected cold-hardy plants that are usually found in Canadian gardens, Jacob’s landscape is full of cacti, succulents, and tropicals.

Nestled in the charming town of Dunnville, Ontario, on the northern shores of Lake Erie, is a Zone 6b garden that provides a stunning variety of unusual plants even to the most discerning gardener. From cactus gardens and lush tropicals to the fantasy of a sandy beach complete with a boardwalk, this extraordinary garden has it all.

Sixteen years years in the making, owner Jacob Kelly searches far and wide for unique and exotic plants to add to his creative vision. At the height of the growing season, his gardens are bursting with color, texture, and unexpected delight around every corner.

He constantly tests the limits of his Zone 6b growing climate and has an impressive heated greenhouse for the more tender and less hardy plants to stay in during the winter months. He has three cactus/succulent gardens that are rebuilt every spring. In September he begins the labor-intensive work of digging up and repotting the desert-loving plants before moving them all into the greenhouse along with an extensive variety of less cold-hardy plants. The greenhouse provides a verdant tropical-paradise retreat during the cold winter months.

You can also view more photos of Jacob’s gardens on the Garden Ontario Facebook page.

Incredibly, these curvy beds in Jacob’s front yard might be some of his most traditional. While tropical cannas can be seen dotted throughout, coneflowers, hostas, and a beautiful birch are among the classic garden plants that northern gardeners enjoy.

However, it’s not long before things get unusual. No, this isn’t a photo from a trip Jacob took to the Southwest United States—this is an Easter lily cactus (Lobivia ancistrophora, Zones 9–11) surrounded by a delightful array of other cacti and succulents in his Ontario garden.

Unlike other cold-climate gardeners who keep many, or all, of their tender plants in pots that they can easily move outdoors in spring and back indoors before frost, Jacob opts to plant and transplant his tender plants in the ground each year. While this is a bit more work for him, the results in his garden speak for themselves.

Jacob’s decor matches the out-of-the-box vibe of his desert garden. A faux skull looks right at home among purple heart (Tradescantia pallida, Zones 10–11) and ‘Angelina’ sedum (Sedum rupestre ‘Angelina’, Zones 5–9), and is even more fitting as we approach Halloween.

This photo really highlights the amount of work that goes into this garden. While some of these are cold-hardy plants that stay in-ground all year, most of these are not hardy to Zone 6b and will be making the move into Jacob’s greenhouse.

Moving from the desert to the tropics, Jacob’s job is not done when his cacti and succulents are dug up and transferred to pots for the winter. He also has an impressive array of tropical plants to overwinter, such as these two incredible elephant’s ears: ‘Redemption’ (Colocasia esculenta ‘Redemption’, Zones 7–10) on the left and ‘Mojito’ (Colocasia esculenta ‘Mojito’, Zones 7–10) on the right.

The benefit of tropical plants is that many grow in bulbs or corms that are a bit easier to overwinter and store than Jacob’s cacti and succulent collection. This is true for the elephant’s ears above as well as this vibrant tiger flower (Tigridia pavonia, Zones 8–10).

One last view of the tropical garden and the explosion of color Jacob is able to achieve through foliage alone: While I could never manage the workload myself, I completely understand why he invests the time he does into these marvelous plants.

Thank you so much for sharing Jacob’s amazing garden with us, Gail! We always appreciate someone who goes out of their way to share a garden they think deserves more attention, and Jacob’s designs are a prime example.

If you know of a gardener too shy to share their own garden but willing to have you send in photos on their behalf, we would love to see their landscape. Maybe a parent is overly humble about their designs, or a neighbor is too busy to share photos. If you’re planning on giving their garden a visit this weekend, consider mentioning Garden Photo of the Day to them. If you get their blessing to take some photos to share, then follow the directions below to submit photos via email, or send me a DM on Instagram: @agirlherdogandtheroad.

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To submit, send 5–10 photos to [email protected] along with some information about the plants in the pictures and where you took the photos. We’d love to hear where you are located, how long you’ve been gardening, successes you are proud of, failures you learned from, hopes for the future, favorite plants, or funny stories from your garden.

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Operating System Wear OS 3.0, Android & iOS GPS GPS Via Smartphone Connectivity Technology Bluetooth Mode Exercise mode,Health Monitoring Mode, Fitness Program Mode Batteries 45-60 Days Battery Life

24-hour continuous health monitoring record: Using advanced optical sensors, high-precision continuous monitoring of your heart rate,blood pressure, heart rate variability, blood oxygen, and forming monitoring records on the APP, so that you can fully understand your health status and make timely adjustments.
【120+ Exercise Modes】Fitness tracking bracelet accurately records every step you take and maintains a continuous monitoring record, and provides 3 GPS modes specialized for outdoor walking, running and cycling, and allows you to view the GPS movement track on the map in real time on the APP. Includes swimming, triathlon, yoga, rock climbing, rope skipping and more than 120 exercise modes to help you plan and achieve your fitness goals!
【Smart vibration alerts】This smart bracelet also offers an alert function. Once connected to Bluetooth, the bracelet will vibrate to alert you once your phone receives an incoming call, text message or notification from TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and other social media. The vibration is so gentle that only you can feel it, so you won’t be embarrassed by a sudden ring in a quiet setting.
【Long battery life, IP68 waterproof】Large capacity and low power consumption design extends battery life. 2 hours of charging can support 15-30 days of heavy use and about 45-60 days of standby time.IP68 waterproof rating, splash-proof, sweat-proof and rain-proof. This bracelet is compatible with iPhone and Android smartphones.
【Subscription-free apps: 】For a fitness tracker, a user-friendly app is very important. In order to provide a better user experience, it is promised that our companion app will not be charged in any way, be it a subscription fee or any service fee. Free to use forever!
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Customers say

Customers find the fitness tracker easy to use for health monitoring, with over 120 workout modes and accurate heart rate detection. The device is comfortable to wear, lightweight, and has great battery life, with one customer noting it lasts for weeks between charges. While the accuracy receives mixed reviews, with some finding it pretty accurate for heart rate detection, the overall functionality and features receive positive feedback.