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Upcoming Events — April 9:  Lecture by Cole Burrell.    May 5:  Annual Plant Sale

Upcoming Events — April 9: Lecture by Cole Burrell. May 5: Annual Plant Sale

  • April 2, 2018
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Native grasses in the landscape & Annual Plant Sale

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Cabbage Bundles

Cabbage Bundles

  • March 15, 2018
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Bumper cabbage crop and tired of variations on slaw? Try these make-ahead turnovers!

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Adding Native Spring Ephemerals to Ornamental Flower Beds

Adding Native Spring Ephemerals to Ornamental Flower Beds

  • March 15, 2018
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Short-lived but beautiful

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In the Ornamental Garden

  • March 15, 2018
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March Tasks and Tips

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The Mexican Bean Beetle

The Mexican Bean Beetle

  • March 15, 2018
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Just like clockwork …..

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In the Vegetable Garden-March

  • March 15, 2018
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Watch out for this new garden pest

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Upcoming Events- Annual Plant Sale & Spring Lecture Series

Upcoming Events- Annual Plant Sale & Spring Lecture Series

  • March 15, 2018
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Save the Date for the annual plant sale….

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Upcoming Events- Garden Basics Class

  • February 8, 2018
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Check out this PMG class!

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The Ornamental Garden in February

The Ornamental Garden in February

  • February 6, 2018
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February is a time to start early-season tasks and to enjoy the first signs of spring.

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Using Seed Packet Information to Help your Garden Grow

Using Seed Packet Information to Help your Garden Grow

  • February 6, 2018
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That seed packet is much more than a pretty picture.

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