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Favorite Plants and Why
Last week we shared that one of our favorite plants is the passion flower vine, and we asked to hear from you about what YOUR favorite plant is and why. We always love a fun giveaway, so we chose a lucky winner from the responses to win a $25 Bedner’s...
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April Gardening Checklist
1. Plan for Next Year’s Spring Blooms Since you have to plant the bulbs for spring flowering plants in the fall, such as daffodils or hyacinths, take notes while your ideas are fresh. Whether you are starting from scratch or want to add to your collection, plan ahead now. Write...
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Love for the Lenten Rose
Along with crocus and daffodils, perennial hellebore flowers are some of the very first garden blooms of the season. Their buttercup-type flowers delight us during the period of time leading to Easter, called Lent, hence the common name of Lenten Rose. If you’re new to gardening or you want a...
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In the Garden: Fertilizing Trees
For healthy trees it’s great to fertilize in the spring and late fall. We love the Espoma line of organic fertilizers. Follow this link to see how easy it is!...
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Getting the Veggie Garden Started
We planted one 6-pack of mixed lettuce and one 6-pack of kale in a container this week. Here are a few of the veggie garden crops that can be planted NOW: Cabbage, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Lettuce, Onions, Potatoes. You’ll want to wait at least another two weeks to plant...
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