Green seems like a most appropriate color for the month of March. In many areas of the country the grass starts growing and by the end of the month, the first official “mowing of the...
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The Oscars are being awarded this evening so I thought it might be appropriate to comment on gardening’s lengthy relationship with Hollywood. Gardens have been the setting of many notable...
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Every fan of Monty Python remembers the test assigned by the Knights who say Ni to King Arthur…”you must bring us a…shrubbery!!! One that looks nice and isn’t too...
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A trend that seems to be growing in many areas of the country is taking your garden to the street. The grassy area that is often found between sidewalks and the street has become a popular place to...
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This month we’re giving you the red carpet treatment! We’re cutting through the red tape to share our perspective on the color red and its place in gardening lore. After all, February...
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At this time of the year sometimes it seems like the only gardening we can do is in our heads. This makes planning a great way to get that “gardening fix” and to begin preparations for...
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I know; you must think me mad! I understand that much of the country may be under ice and snow right now and I’m publishing a blog about lawn care? Well, I haven’t taken leave of my...
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Is it me or has growing and shopping for vegetables become a lot more complicated these days? We’re bombarded with terms like sustainable, non-GMO and organic. We’re told that our food...
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