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Tick populations on the rise
Tick populations are on the rise and as we head into late summer, it’s important to be aware of the…
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Frogs are important garden helpers
A recent letter from a reader prompted research into frog populations. The reader wrote that she is concerned because she…
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Maintaining your container gardens
Container gardens are very popular because they allow for growing flowers, herbs, vegetables and even fruits in small spaces. Container…
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Color inspiration for the garden
Picking a color scheme is one of the most important decisions when designing your home landscape. Deciding on a color…
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Tomatoes: Tips for successful crop
Now that vegetable gardens are being planted, it’s time once again to focus on the most popular of vegetable garden…
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Of Mulches, Moss and Myosotis
With the gardening season finally underway, here are a few topics of interest as you dig, weed, plant, dig and…
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A letter from a dear friend …
A recent letter to “Get Out and Grow” inspired this column on Jerusalem artichokes – Helianthus tuberosus, also known as…
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Spring lawn care
Now is the time to start preparing for a lush, green lawn this summer. Maintaining a lawn that is free…
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Purple in the garden
If you love purple, 2018 is your year. Ultra Violet was chosen as the 2018 Pantone Color of the Year…
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Tips for starting garden plants from seed
The growing season is almost here and starting your vegetables and flowers from seed can be a rewarding way to…
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