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Extending The Gardening Season

Extending The Gardening Season

  • November 9, 2018
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Want to extend your growing season? Think row covers.

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In the Vegetable Garden-November

  • November 9, 2018
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WOW! What a garden season…..

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Gardening Events in November

Gardening Events in November

  • November 9, 2018
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Learn how to prepare your garden for winter

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Boxwood Blight Alert

Boxwood Blight Alert

  • November 4, 2018
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Coming to a neighborhood near you

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The Ornamental Garden in November

The Ornamental Garden in November

  • November 4, 2018
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End-of-season tasks both big and small.

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Farro, the Pharoah’s Grain

Farro, the Pharoah’s Grain

  • November 4, 2018
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This hearty salad is a meal in itself and would make an excellent side for Thanksgiving.

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Hedging Our Landscaping Bets

Hedging Our Landscaping Bets

  • October 6, 2018
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When hedges frame our yards they can do more than mark boundaries because their mass directs our vision, keeping attention on what we’ve planted within the hedge as well as masking distractions on neighboring property.

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A Hydroponics Primer

A Hydroponics Primer

  • October 6, 2018
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A Compelling Story for Home Gardeners, Commercial Growers and a Hungry Planet

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The Ornamental Garden in October

The Ornamental Garden in October

  • October 6, 2018
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October is the “Countdown Month” for must-do garden chores.

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Abelia–Tough But Beautiful

Abelia–Tough But Beautiful

  • October 6, 2018
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A workhorse from early summer through fall, it offers flowers and colorful foliage.

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