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Growing Summer Squash

Growing Summer Squash

  • March 6, 2024
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Summer’s bountiful crop (it’s actually a fruit!)

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Creating Habitat for Lepidoptera – Butterflies, Moths, and Skippers

Creating Habitat for Lepidoptera – Butterflies, Moths, and Skippers

  • March 6, 2024
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How to support the food web in your yard

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Are Mother Trees Real?

Are Mother Trees Real?

  • February 5, 2024
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Recent research appears to demonstrate that rather than a purely survival of the fittest arrangement, trees communicate and share resources with each other through fungal (mycorrhizal) networks.

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The Ornamental Garden in February

The Ornamental Garden in February

  • February 1, 2024
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Time to gear up for spring

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The Edible Garden in February

The Edible Garden in February

  • February 1, 2024
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February is the time to start planning this year’s edible garden, acquiring and planting seeds for indoor germination, and pruning fruit trees and shrubs. Let’s get started.

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Upcoming Events

  • February 1, 2024
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Mark your calendar!

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Characteristics of Drought-Tolerant Perennials

Characteristics of Drought-Tolerant Perennials

  • February 1, 2024
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How can I tell if a perennial is drought-tolerant?

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Starting Seeds Indoors

Starting Seeds Indoors

  • February 1, 2024
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We’ve reprinted Cleve Campbell’s classic article on starting seeds indoors, with a few updates for 2024.

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Praying Mantids

Praying Mantids

  • February 1, 2024
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Friend or foe in the garden?

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The Edible Garden in January

The Edible Garden in January

  • January 9, 2024
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January is a great time to review the past year’s garden results and plan to apply your learning to improve next year’s success.

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