10 Neat Things About Snow
1. The pukak. Under the winter’s collection of fallen snow, there is a secret world where small animals and insects
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Ripening Tomatoes
Tomatoes are climacteric, which means they will continue to ripen after they’ve been picked from the vine. This really matters
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Pruning Shrubs
New life for old shrubs Nearly all well-established gardens have at least one old shrub which is often ignored until
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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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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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Garden Bug Control
Bugs are a part of any gardener’s life. Some are beneficial and welcome additions that help develop a healthy garden
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Getting Started in the Garden
Planting early – the radical gardener’s guide to getting started in the garden Forget the good advice you were raised
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Leave Your Perennials ‘Til Spring!
If you’re a neat freak, then cut your perennials down in fall. However, there are many benefits to leaving the
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