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Leaves of three, let it be, berries of white, run in fright, vines that are hairy, be very wary!
Of all the plants people ask me to identify in a hushed voice, trying not to let others hear, it…
Divide and conquer! Actually, just have more plants
Divide and conquer! Actually, just have more plants Fall is here, finally! And one of the most common questions I…
Now is the time to put out the un-welcome mat
Do you feel it? The start of those crisp, cool mornings every once in a while. For those of us…
For the love of pollinators, control yourself
Have you ever heard the phrase “loving something to death?” Well, I am here to tell you we gardeners, with…
Early Fall Watch for the Supergeneration of Monarchs
No one appreciates the Greatest Generation more than me. Those folks who fought in the World Wars, came home, and…
Have you hit a snag with storm-damaged trees?
A snag. Now, for those of us of a certain age that, might bring up two images. First, in the…
Blue, gold and ah-choo! Late-summer plants of the roadsides
August is here, and the school buses are out practicing their routes. While I am waiting for a new driver…
Are Your Trees Trying to Tell you Something?
This droughty summer is starting to show its toll on more than just your water bill. The plants themselves are…
It has been a ‘berry’ good summer, time to get to work on them!
We will be heading into watermelon season (locally grown) soon. But June and July belong to the berry season! There…
Late Summer Do’s and Don’ts for the Garden
I don’t know about you, but after the Fourth of July, just like the stores, I start thinking fall. And…
The Insect Blame Game…when you were at the store, but not the thief
Bugs. My favorite subject. The most successful life form on earth. Not bad for being so small. But this time…
In a pickle? Your refrigerator can preserve some of the harvest
With this wacky summer with the fast, early warm-up, many gardeners are already harvesting those first tomatoes and peppers in…