On the surface it may seem like the “color committee” has thrown me a bit of a curve ball this month. After all, what does the color purple have to do with the month of April? Perhaps a...
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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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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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Has your garden started to look a little dated? Are you bored with your yard and struggling for ideas on how to bring some excitement back to your landscape? Than this article is for you!...
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One of our special features this year is something we call “The Year in Color”. Each month we’re going to share with you, our take on the color of the month as determined by our...
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Like many other gardeners, I became familiar with the art of growing miniature trees in containers, known as bonsai, from watching films such as The Karate Kid. This art form started in Japan over...
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The first time I ever attempted to create a garden of my own design was when I tried to make a rock garden for my mother on Mother’s Day. I read about how to do it in a gardening magazine and...
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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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