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TC Conner is a Penn State Certified Master Gardener with over 30 years of gardening experience. He lives and gardens on 4 acres with his wife and two children. He makes his own arbors.

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Understanding hardiness zone maps

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What zone are you in? No, I won't take "The Twilight Zone" for an answer. But I will take any number from 1 to 11. These numbers tell us...
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Why do leaves change color in the fall?

Fall has fallen, winter is on the way and we know it can't be stopped. Drive about an hour north of Pittsburgh, take any exit and you'll be...
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Trees for the landscape: 6 inches high??

Martha Stewart inspires me. I hope you don't think I'm silly for saying that. In the latest issue of Martha Stewart Living, November, 2008, there's an...
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Sustainable Gardening

Do you think you're a sustainable gardener? We hear a lot about sustainable agriculture, and businesses big and small are using sustainable practices...
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October Orchid Festival

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I received a very informative media packet in the mail recently from the American Orchid Society. A CD was included with pictures of their...
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Turning porchplants back into houseplants

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With the arrival of fall and cooler temperatures, getting your houseplants ready for the move back inside should be close to the top of your to-do...
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Veggies in containers? You bet!

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Previously we talked about losing the lawn and finding the garden, a vegetable garden. There are many varieties of easy to grow vegetables that do...
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Starting your first garden

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Growing your own produce is a healthy thing to do, and it seems we're hearing about more and more folks getting into gardening. If you're ready to...
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