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Botrytis blight in tulips
Colorful and easy to grow, tulips are a staple of spring gardens. They come in a wide range of colors…
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National Gardening Month
“Life begins the day you start a garden.” This beautiful Chinese proverb really says it all for those who love…
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Year of the Hyacinth
If you are celebrating Easter this weekend, you might have purchased a blooming hyacinth potted up for the holiday. The…
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Tips for pruning
First of all, happy spring! Spring is here and the garden to-do list is long. If you still have pruning…
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Garden Journaling
A garden journal can be many things. It can be a powerful resource containing detailed information, plant observations, weather, soil…
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Starting plants from seed
Are you planning to start some seeds for your garden this year? Winter, especially mid-to-late winter, is the time to…
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Gardening for the birds
February is here, and that means the Great Backyard Bird Count. This year’s event, hosted by the Cornell Lab of…
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Succulents are fun and versatile
Succulents are everywhere, and for good reason. Inside, they make great houseplants and are perfect for dish gardens, terrariums, and…
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Reasons to keep those dead and dying trees in your landscape
In one of their recent newsletters, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation argued that some of the most…
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Growing a Christmas Garden
This year, I’m giving myself a gardening gift. Actually, it’s a New Year’s gardening resolution and a gift all in…
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