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Fothergilla — An Outstanding Choice for Fall Color

Fothergilla — An Outstanding Choice for Fall Color

  • November 2, 2017
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For outstanding fall color, Fothergilla can’t be beat!

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The Ornamental Garden in November

The Ornamental Garden in November

  • November 1, 2017
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It’s November and time to prepare the ornamental garden for its winter nap.

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Crispy Sweet Potato Fries

Crispy Sweet Potato Fries

  • October 10, 2017
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Salt and oil are a must. But have you ever added cornstarch to your sweet potato fries?

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The Ornamental Garden in October

The Ornamental Garden in October

  • October 10, 2017
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Fall foliage peaks in October, adding much color and excitement to the ornamental garden.

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Landscaping With Ferns

Landscaping With Ferns

  • October 10, 2017
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Lush green ferns provide an elegant grace note to shadier ornamental gardens.

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Critters in the Garden

Critters in the Garden

  • September 27, 2017
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Get a fresh perspective on all the wildlife in your garden

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Organic Matter — The Gardener’s “Silver Bullet”

Organic Matter — The Gardener’s “Silver Bullet”

  • September 13, 2017
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How to go from red clay to dark soil rich in organic matter.

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Growing Plants From Seed You Collect

Growing Plants From Seed You Collect

  • September 12, 2017
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How to select, collect, store, and sow seed from your own garden.

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The Vegetable Garden in September

  • September 12, 2017
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September is a busy transition month — harvest, plant, tidy up, and plan.

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The Ornamental Garden in September

  • August 31, 2017
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There’s lots to do in the September ornamental garden.

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