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A Pruning Primer: Tools, Techniques and Timing

A Pruning Primer: Tools, Techniques and Timing

  • February 5, 2020
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A Basic Guide to Why, When, and How to Prune Many Common Trees and Shrubs

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How to Keep Cut Flowers Fresh

How to Keep Cut Flowers Fresh

  • February 5, 2020
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Learn these easy tips to extend the freshness of cut flowers.

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  • January 15, 2020
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Learn about the spotted lanternfly, how to grow vegetables, how to build healthy soil, and more! Preview the much anticipated PMG Spring Lecture Series!

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Let’s Hear It For Radishes

Let’s Hear It For Radishes

  • January 4, 2020
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Healthy and easy to grow

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Making the Best Use of Winter

Making the Best Use of Winter

  • January 4, 2020
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Get a head start on spring

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Vegetable Gardening in January

Vegetable Gardening in January

  • January 4, 2020
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A time of dormancy and regeneration for both garden and gardener

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  • January 4, 2020
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Use the winter to learn about: how and when to prune, salamanders, native plants, boxwood blight, boxwood moth, and how to identify and combat invasive plants.

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Thrivers and Survivors

Thrivers and Survivors

  • January 4, 2020
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Which plants are managing climate extremes in your yard?

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Croatian Radish Salad

Croatian Radish Salad

  • January 4, 2020
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Simple but superb

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Holiday Cactus Brings the Gift of Color

Holiday Cactus Brings the Gift of Color

  • December 5, 2019
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Learn how to make the holidays even brighter with the colorful blooms of Schlumbergera.

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