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The Ornamental Garden in June

The Ornamental Garden in June

  • June 4, 2021
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The June To-Do List

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Gardening With Natives in Wet Areas

Gardening With Natives in Wet Areas

  • May 4, 2021
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How is a “wet” site defined? What factors cause wet sites, and what native trees, shrubs and perennials like to grow there?

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Deer, Deer, Deer!

Deer, Deer, Deer!

  • May 3, 2021
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What’s a gardener to do?

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May Tasks in the Ornamental Garden

May Tasks in the Ornamental Garden

  • May 3, 2021
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May is a merry month for sowing seed, trying a new native plant, pruning shrubs after blooming, filling planters, and just enjoying the garden!

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Eating the Flowers

Eating the Flowers

  • May 3, 2021
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Many flowers are edible, and some are quite tasty

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Upcoming Events

  • May 3, 2021
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Virtual learning continues with the addition of some in-person learning plus hikes and plant sales! The Wildflower Symposium offers a combination of virtual and in-person attendance.

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Master Gardener Favorites

Master Gardener Favorites

  • May 3, 2021
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Check out the favorite plants of two PMG’s

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The Edible Garden in May

The Edible Garden in May

  • May 3, 2021
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It’s time to plant the summer vegetables!

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Plant Partnerships in Your Garden

Plant Partnerships in Your Garden

  • May 3, 2021
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How Plants Can Support Each Other

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Using Culinary Herbs

Using Culinary Herbs

  • April 2, 2021
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Explore the benefits of culinary herbs and discover how they can jazz up your meals

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