While the last few years have seen the introduction of rose varieties that need a lot less “hand holding” it is still important to make sure you “tuck all of your roses in for a...
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October is a month where for many gardeners the first frost arrives as a signal that fall is truly upon us and the cleanup before winter begins. However, just because it’s getting cold...
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When the calendar page turns to October it’s a gardener’s natural instinct to start thinking about fall chores and what needs to be done in the garden to prepare for winter. There is no...
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While purchasing new plants for your garden is always fun it can be equally enjoyable to increase some of your favorite existing plants as well. Daylilies are a staple of most gardens including my...
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The calendar may say it’s September but cooler weather is right around the corner and now is the time to start planning and planting a vegetable garden. You heard me correctly, a vegetable...
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If you’ve ever applied for a mortgage or refinanced an existing one you know that a detailed appraisal survey is an important step in the loan process. Having done this myself a few years ago...
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About a decade or so ago I was flying into the San Francisco area on business and my Sister (and current business partner) took the opportunity to come spend some time with me since I didn’t...
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Hopefully, you are enjoying fresh herbs from your garden in all of your recipes but did you know that you can have fresh-tasting herbs all year round? Think of how your favorite soups and hardy...
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