Many years ago I thought it would be cool to try to grow a lemon tree from seed. It didn’t matter that I lived in New York I was just curious to see if it could be done. I collected a few...
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I am sure that many times we have heard someone, often a politician, use the expression “I’m going to drain the swamp” as part of their solution to a significant problem facing...
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Remember these song lyrics from Grease?  Summer is here and that means more time to spend in our gardens.  If you still want to add some flowers and plants to your garden, here are some...
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If you grow vegetables and fruits in your garden you may not realize that eating them might not be the only way to appreciate their fresh taste and nutritional value. More and more people are...
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Many gardeners will tell you that Succulents are the easiest plants to grow in the world. I can’t say that I disagree with them! Some Succulents are virtually indestructible and their...
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While flowers get all the gardening glory foliage is really what ties your garden together. Blooms come and go but leaves last throughout the growing season. Foliage can help define the structure...
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When we start planting our gardens in the spring we are usually not thinking about our summer vacation but there are some things you do in the spring can really help your garden while you’re...
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While it is said that the tomato is an American plant it is grown and eaten all around the world. One debate that has arisen is whether or not a tomato is a fruit or a vegetable. According to...
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