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Rudbeckia adds interest to the garden
Its common names include Black-eyed Susan, Gloriosa Daisy, and Yellow Ox Eye. Whichever name you prefer, Rudbeckia light up the…
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The invasive Canada thistle
Being a gardener means being in a constant battle with the elements, disease, pests, and weeds. Canada thistle (Cirsium arvense),…
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Organic matter: Using animal manure in the garden
Organic matter is great for amending and conditioning your garden soil, and animal manure is one way to provide that…
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Every week is Pollinator Week
Pollinator Week is wrapping up today, but really, every week is pollinator week and there is so much we as…
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Growing vegetables in containers
If you have limited space or you would just like to create more garden space without the hassle of tilling…
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Spongy moth update
May is a beautiful month, but it is also the time when the caterpillars of spongy moths – formerly known…
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Planting your veggie garden seeds
The next several weeks will be busy ones for gardeners, especially if you are planting a vegetable garden. Timing is…
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Tips for first time vegetable gardeners
Happy May Day and Happy May! If you have decided to plant a vegetable garden for the first time this…
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Earth Day in your garden
Gardeners have much to celebrate in April – things are finally starting to grow, and the earliest blooming plants are…
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Easy flowers for drying
There are many flowers you can grow that are easy to dry. Drying your own flowers is fun and rewarding…
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