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What have bugs been doing all winter?
You don’t see them, but bugs are not far away during the winter months. In fact, most insects show remarkable…
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Leaf and flower buds in winter
Many plants, especially trees and shrubs, begin developing leaf and flower buds for spring growth during the end of the…
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Winter gardening fun for kids
February/mid-winter break is just ahead for local school districts and if you are thinking about things to do to keep…
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The latest All-America Selections flowers and vegetables
If you’ve started the search for your 2023 garden seeds, you’ve seen the red, white, and blue All-America Selections (AAS)…
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Dogwood Shrubs
When most of us think of dogwoods, we think of the small flowering trees that bloom in the spring. But…
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Winter Solstice
First of all, Merry Christmas! I wish you all a happy and peaceful holiday season! Robert Frost’s poem, “Stopping by…
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Identifying conifers
Conifers and other evergreens take center stage both during the holidays and all winter long in the landscape. Conifer refers…
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Lawn alternatives
How do you use your lawn? For outdoor sports activities and games? For an outdoor play area for children? For…
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Spring Bulbs – Daffodils
For early spring cheer in the landscape, it is hard to beat daffodils. Daffodils are easy to grow, and deer…
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Plant growth habits
Growth habit refers to the form or shape that a plant takes. Terms such as rounded, pyramidal, columnar, and vase-shaped…
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