As I am sure you are aware food scraps are an everyday occurrence in most households but many gardeners fail to realize their value. There is “gold” in them their scraps; black gold...
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I am a member of a talented group of bloggers called Blooming Bloggers. We connect through Facebook and help each other by sharing social media experiences, discussing blogging and promoting each...
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Black is an underrated but unique color in the garden and I have been amazed at just how popular the color black is with our customers. The demand for plants with black leaves and flowers has grown...
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The last few years has seen a lot of press about Kale being “the new super food”. Well, don’t look now but there is a new #1 contender for that crown. Recent research has found...
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Springtime seems to get most of the gardening headlines but fall may actually be the best time for planting. Perennials, in particular, benefit greatly from being planted in the fall and this time...
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Due to concerns about drought conditions in several areas of the country succulents, which were often a little known or cultivated variety of plant, have begun to garner a significant amount of...
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There is no way to sugar coat things when it comes to deer; the fictional Bambi may be cute but real deer can be anything but cute if they are dining in your yard! An explosion in the deer...
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Although I am writing this article during a stretch of weather in the Nation’s Capital that hasn’t seen much sun you know that the warmth it generates isn’t far away.  Fast...
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