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The Edible Garden in June

The Edible Garden in June

  • May 31, 2022
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Harvesting cool weather crops, planting warm weather vegetables and preparing for the hot, dry summer growing season.

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Stinky, Fuzzy, or Toxic?

Stinky, Fuzzy, or Toxic?

  • May 31, 2022
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My New Ornamental Garden Strategy

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No Mow May

No Mow May

  • May 1, 2022
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Mow less and help pollinators

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May in the Edible Garden

May in the Edible Garden

  • May 1, 2022
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It’s time to begin planting summer vegetables, but watch out for a late frost!

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Growing Tomatillos

Growing Tomatillos

  • May 1, 2022
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Try these tart cousins of the tomato

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May in the Ornamental Garden

May in the Ornamental Garden

  • May 1, 2022
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May is prime planting time in the ornamental garden now that chilly weather is but a distant memory.

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Invasive Plant Control Calendar

Invasive Plant Control Calendar

  • May 1, 2022
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This calendar will help you figure out HOW and WHEN to remove invasive plants.

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Upcoming Events

  • May 1, 2022
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PMG Plant Sale!

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April in the Edible Garden

April in the Edible Garden

  • April 2, 2022
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April is the time to prepare garden beds, plant cool weather crops and get the garden going.

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Inkberrry – A Native Evergreen Shrub

Inkberrry – A Native Evergreen Shrub

  • April 2, 2022
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When choosing native evergreens, the choice is limited. Inkberry, however, is an attractive, adaptable, eco-beneficial shrub.

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