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The Vegetable Garden in June

The Vegetable Garden in June

  • June 3, 2019
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June tips to keep the vegetable garden healthy and happy.

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Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

  • June 3, 2019
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Be inspired by a garden tour, go for a hike, learn new skills, combat invasives!

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The Ornamental Garden in June

The Ornamental Garden in June

  • June 3, 2019
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Keep up summer maintenance or pay the price.

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Innovative Ways with your Garden Greens

Innovative Ways with your Garden Greens

  • June 3, 2019
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Kohlrabi Tacos, anyone? With a Thyme Margarita?

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Container Gardening II:     What to Grow & How

Container Gardening II: What to Grow & How

  • May 9, 2019
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Last month we talked about choosing containers, preparing your soil and siting your containers.  Now it’s time to start planting.

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Tasks & Tips in the Ornamental Garden

Tasks & Tips in the Ornamental Garden

  • May 3, 2019
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Is it time for your houseplants to take a vacation?

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May In the Vegetable Garden

May In the Vegetable Garden

  • May 3, 2019
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May is the busiest month of the year for many home vegetable gardeners.

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Another Pesticide Controversy: Neonicotinoids and Pollinator Decline

Another Pesticide Controversy: Neonicotinoids and Pollinator Decline

  • May 2, 2019
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Systemic Insecticides, pollinator harm, and a better way to manage pest control

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Gardening for Hummingbirds

Gardening for Hummingbirds

  • May 2, 2019
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How to create a hummingbird habitat in your yard

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Upcoming Events

  • May 2, 2019
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Tour a garden, hike, smell the wildflowers, take a class — learn while you enjoy!

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