There is probably no insect or animal that causes more heartache for gardeners than deer. Regardless of what area of the country you reside in there always seem to be no shortage of these...
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The use of beets as a food source may date as far back as prehistoric times, but it was the greens and not the root itself that were considered to be the most edible part of the plant. It...
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Do you remember that feeling of fun and expectation last spring when you planted your containers?  Just because summer is drawing to an end doesn’t mean that the fun has to end too....
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We have put together our top 5 annuals for the year.  Some of these are old favorites and others are ones that we have started to grow the last few years. Let us know what your favorites are...
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There are many good reasons that brassicas should be the stars of your cool weather vegetable garden. Brassicas are members of the mustard family and include popular vegetables such as cabbage,...
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It’s very possible that by now those pots and hanging baskets that were so beautiful in June and July may be looking a little “tired” and not so energetic. Well, all is not lost!...
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While the calendar says August it really is time to start planning and in some cases start planting your fall vegetable garden. While these plants may not be new to some gardeners to many of you,...
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If your houseplants have spent the summer outdoors it won’t be long before you’ll be taking them back in the house. While they are outdoors “Mother Nature” can help take...
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