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Water sprouts and suckers
Many trees form suckers and water sprouts. Suckers are vigorous upright growth at the base of a tree or from…
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Autumn peony care
With autumn here, lush, spring peonies blooms might be the furthest thing from your mind, but now is the time…
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Mixed borders: A garden staple
Mixed borders are a garden staple for many reasons. Mixed borders have been used for centuries to edge structures, fences,…
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Cattails
In the realm of native vs. exotic plants, cattails have an interesting story. Cattails are native to our area, but…
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Growing potatoes
Growing potatoes can be a fun and nutritious experience for the whole family. According to Cornell University, potatoes are grown…
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Cover crops protect soil
Cover crops are not just for over-wintering in your garden. You can use cover crops at several different times during…
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Plant ID without AI
There are plenty of apps out there to help you identify plants, and they can be helpful resources, but you…
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Growing cherries in the home landscape
If you are enjoying the local cherry crop, you might be thinking about growing cherries in your own yard. Cherries…
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Challenges of growing squash
Winter squash and pumpkins are popular vining crops in home gardens. Growing a healthy crop, however, can be a challenge.…
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Identifying poison ivy and Virginia creeper
If you have been out there weeding, you’ve probably run into poison ivy … or have you? There are many…
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