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The Ornamental Garden in July

The Ornamental Garden in July

  • July 9, 2017
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The July ornamental garden is vibrant with sizzling hot colors!

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Chelone — A funny name but a Sweet Flower

Chelone — A funny name but a Sweet Flower

  • July 9, 2017
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Chelone is a good perennial choice for moist soils and part shade.

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Daylilies

Daylilies

  • July 9, 2017
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These colorful, prolific bloomers offer choice galore!

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Summer Lettuce…. To grow or not to grow?

Summer Lettuce…. To grow or not to grow?

  • July 8, 2017
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Try these techniques for growing lettuce in the summer heat.

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Blackberries Part 2-Diseases

Blackberries Part 2-Diseases

  • June 13, 2017
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What’s wrong with my Blackberries?

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Virginia Sweetspire

Virginia Sweetspire

  • June 13, 2017
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This native shrub offers an antidote to many landscaping problems.

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The Ornamental Garden in June

  • June 13, 2017
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Keep the June garden looking interesting as summer heat and humidity sets in.

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Beet Carpaccio

Beet Carpaccio

  • June 13, 2017
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Colorful and nutritious, thinly shaved beets are a delicious and elegant alternative to chunky salads.

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The Vegetable Garden In June

  • June 13, 2017
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WOW, what a spring ….

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Meadow Gardening

Meadow Gardening

  • May 18, 2017
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They’re all the rage, but before you give away your mower . . .

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