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The Vegetable Garden in June

  • June 6, 2016
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WOW what a spring…..

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Growing Things When the Rains Don’t Come

Growing Things When the Rains Don’t Come

  • June 2, 2016
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That wasn’t our May, but may be the summer.

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Grasscycling-Let the Clippings Fall

Grasscycling-Let the Clippings Fall

  • June 1, 2016
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Good for the environment

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Asclepias — Or How I Learned to Love Milkweed

Asclepias — Or How I Learned to Love Milkweed

  • May 30, 2016
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Asclepias — a common weed but a worthy addition to the ornamental garden!

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The Ornamental Garden in June

  • May 30, 2016
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As spring planting winds down, it’s time to focus on maintaining the ornamental garden.

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Pasta Primavera with Asparagus and Peas

Pasta Primavera with Asparagus and Peas

  • May 30, 2016
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Toss garden veggies with pasta for a satisfying meal!

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Pavlova: A Light Meringue Nest for the Season’s Best

Pavlova: A Light Meringue Nest for the Season’s Best

  • May 4, 2016
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An elegant way to showcase native berries!

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Linnaeus in Your Garden

Linnaeus in Your Garden

  • May 4, 2016
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Named for the father of taxonomy.

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Eggplant

Eggplant

  • May 4, 2016
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What’s not to like about eggplant?

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May Vegetable Gardening Tips and Tasks

  • May 4, 2016
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May is an exciting time….

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