You know the old phrase, “timing is everything?” Not to sound like a politician, but in gardening, it is and isn’t. Can you transplant, spray,…
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If you have seen any news in the last month, no doubt you have heard, probably many times over, the warning that we are in…
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Now is the time to stock up on potting mix. Most gardeners are finalizing their seed orders now, and if you haven’t, time is ‘a…
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For gardeners, the gift buying season isn’t ending, it is just beginning! And these gifts aren’t for family and friends. These are gifts for the…
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Houseplants can brighten the dreary winter days. Clockwise from Upper right: peperomia, pothos, polka dot plant, jade plant. Just like the old saying says, what…
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Let me start by saying I am not much for New Year’s Resolutions… I am more of a daily resolution gal. My mom used to…
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I know exactly how you are feeling: The presents are open, the elastic waist pants are on, but yet, gardeners are feeling uncomfortable. Sure, the…
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Ah, the holidays. When families and friends gather. But everyone has one (or some) visitors that come that might not be as welcomed, but more…
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Clockwise from upper left: Mint is so much more than candy canes–it flavors toothpaste and mouthwash, makes soothing tea, fresh breath gum, sweet baked goods,…
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Don’t you grow weary of every time there is some poll or study on state rankings that our good ol’ Land of Lincoln doesn’t usually…
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