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April can be a tough month for gardeners. After a long winter the signs of spring that April generally bring get our gardening juices flowing. But for northern gardeners at least, April is a month for cautious...
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As we near spring the gardeners thoughts turn to growing things and many gardeners decide to start some seeds indoors, to have plants ready to go when the weather conditions are right. If you are going to spend...
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Edible landscaping is all the rage in gardening circles and nothing is better than a plant that serves several purposes. So why not plant some wonderful fruiting plants that will also give you fall color? The plants...
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While many of us are familiar with the movement to grow more heritage food plants to preserve genetic diversity and discover better taste, fewer people seem to be interested in preserving heritage flowers. Many heritage flowering plants are...
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It’s a new year and if you are a gardener you have probably started thinking about your next gardening adventure, even if it’s cold and snowy outside. Maybe with all the other resolutions...
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Soon after Christmas is over those who had a real tree for the holidays face the fact that it needs to be taken down. And then the question becomes-“How do I recycle my Christmas tree?&rdquo...
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If you are shopping for a Christmas gift for a gardening friend or spouse your first thought may be to buy a plant, but unless you are knowledgeable about plants and have a good idea of what your gift...
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There is no doubt a bit of sadness when we notice the days are shorter and the nights are cooler. But many gardeners feel a bit relieved that the busy season is over. They anticipate that they&rsquo...
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The Mitt Romney video by Mother Jones which shows his "47% victims" remarks, could have handed Barack Obama a 2012 re-election victory for the White House. The footage on YouTube has gone viral and underscores the disconnectedness...
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As weather cools off, it’s time to clean up your garden and plants stop producing. Depending on where you live, tomatoes, peppers and eggplants have either stopped producing, or are setting the last round of fruit.In...
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