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One of the most rewarding benefits of gardening is discovering that, sometimes, we are not the only gardener in our landscape. Despite our best efforts to control our space, sometimes, forces beyond our control have other plans. Here is a sweet tale of one gardener’s experience after Hurricane Helene. ...

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Walking around the garden this morning, I helped myself to a handful of blackberries and a bundle of grapes leaves from our backyard raised growing boxes. The grape leaves will be brined for dolmades. The blackberries never made it into the basket.By the pond, I pinched oregano blossoms for my salad and...

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Easter lilies (Lilium longiflorum) are a hallmark of spring, as their white flowers symbolize purity, renewal, and hope. With their trumpet-shaped white blooms and sweet fragrance, they are a favorite choice for Easter celebrations and seasonal décor. However, while Easter lilies thrive in...

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As the appetite for unique and flavorful apples continues to grow, horticulturists around the world are developing exciting new apple varieties that not only tantalize the taste buds but also offer great potential for home gardeners. Many of these varieties such as the Honeycrisp, Gala, Cosmic Crisp, and SweeTango ...

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At the beginning of each year, I sit down and ask myself four big questions:What do I wish to have?What do I wish to do?What do I wish to be?What do I wish to give?I write these in ink and...

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As most of us prepare for a long stretch of cooking and eating and visiting with loved ones, gardeners have the special luxury of bringing their home-grown items to the table. Perhaps its the thyme and sage you add to the stuffing or the hot peppers you slip in to the cornbread. It could be the corn you harvested in July and froze just for the special...

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Gardening is such a rewarding hobby that connects us with nature in ways few other things can. Daily or weekly gardening provides us fresh produce, lush landscapes and vibrant floral displays. However, one furry visitor that can significantly change your gardening experience is the squirrel. While some might consider them pests, others find endless...

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IntroductionHaving a small yard doesn’t mean that the space cannot be cultivated to look aesthetically pleasing and functional. By making landscaping efforts, the space becomes easy to maintain and looks neat and uniform.In this article, we look at how you can landscape in a small space, while still being able to maintain a garden.What...

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“What is your Go-To Gardening tool?” That is the question we posed to horticulture professionals and lifelong gardeners across the country. The answers may surprise you. Each gardener cited a different favorite. While some were very loyal to a specific brand, most simply choose the brand most readily available. Some owned a half dozen...

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Ask any garden club friend where they got a plant and chances are they will tell you another friend introduced them. This usually sets off a chain of other names who passed the plants on to the first person, and so it goes. In this series, we will interview gardeners who share stories of special plants acquired from garden club friends. About ten...

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