How Trees Communicate
By Dorothy Dobbie Literature and myth abound with stories about trees talking to people and people talking to trees. Many
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Garden Info
Basic Pruning Techniques
by Mike Allen There are some basic pruning techniques that must be followed to enhance and maintain a healthy tree.
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Drought-Tolerant Plants
Plants have several different ways of dealing with drought. For example, some, like cactus and other succulents, store water in
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More Tips for Planting Early
If you have read Getting Started in the Garden, here are additional tips to consider if you want to not
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10 Cool Things About Herbs for Kids
What are herbs? Herbs are the leafy green parts of a plant, fresh or dried, used for flavouring food. They
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How to Prevent and Deal with Winter Burn on Evergreens
Winter burning (also called “winter drying” or “winter browning”) is a common and recurring problem of coniferous trees in colder
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Growing Garlic in the Garden
Garlic – The goddess of the edible garden By Dave Hanson Few ingredients can be as ubiquitous, raunchy and intense,
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Why Start Planting in the Fall
Wise gardeners and bargain hunters alike know that fall is one of the best times to plant and shop. Not
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Growing Cucumbers
Ask anyone what vegetable is most often planted in their garden and the answer will probably come back, “tomatoes”. That
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