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In the Vegetable Garden- January

In the Vegetable Garden- January

  • January 11, 2019
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Well, 2018 has come and gone….

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Good Seeds, Bad Seeds

Good Seeds, Bad Seeds

  • January 11, 2019
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The seed catalogs just keep rolling in…..

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Garden Basics Classes, the PLA Seminar, and more!

Garden Basics Classes, the PLA Seminar, and more!

  • January 10, 2019
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Get ready for these upcoming learning opportunities

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DIY RED WINE VINEGAR

DIY RED WINE VINEGAR

  • January 10, 2019
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It is not only easy but it tastes….

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Medicinal Plants

Medicinal Plants

  • December 10, 2018
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“Let Food Be Thy Medicine”

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Curried Parsnip Soup

Curried Parsnip Soup

  • December 10, 2018
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In praise of parsnips–a warming soup for winter nights.

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Don’t Buy Nonnative Invasive Plants — Even if You Can

Don’t Buy Nonnative Invasive Plants — Even if You Can

  • December 10, 2018
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It’s more difficult to ban nonnative invasives than you think.

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In the Vegetable Garden — December

In the Vegetable Garden — December

  • December 10, 2018
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2018 is fast coming to an end….

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Green Tips for the Holiday

Green Tips for the Holiday

  • December 10, 2018
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Let the festivities begin–after some thoughtful preparation.

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A Colorful North American Native–American Smoketree

A Colorful North American Native–American Smoketree

  • November 9, 2018
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This hardy native offers pink “smoke” plumes in summer and brilliant color in fall.

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