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Terminology question
I came across the following statement in the description for a variety of New England Aster on a retail site, but I don't know what "lodging" means in this context. …
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Hardening off those precious plants
We are quickly approaching last frost in my area, and that means it's time to start exposing our coddled vegetables and annuals to the harsh realities of the garden. I…
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Newbie Q: Time frames for starting seeds indoors?
Hi there, Newbies question here. I just purchased some seeds for vegetables. On a few of my new seed packets, it says start seeds indoors 8 to 10 weeks…
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Daffodil varieties
A week or so ago I visited the Colorblends bulb test garden in Bridgeport, CT, and very much enjoyed seeing the various daffodils. I'd love to expand my own modest…
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Snowy morning. Sigh.
Snow in April makes me think of this factual list of the real seasons. Ha. I’m sure it applies to other regions as well. I hope everyone is patiently hanging…
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Liatris Spicata first time grower questions
Hi there, I planted Liatris spicata corms for the first time last spring, and they bloomed beautifully and seemed to thrive. My other perennials are all starting to emerge, but…
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Native Azaleas
I visited Charleston last weekend and was fortunate to catch the azaleas blooming at Magnolia and Middleton Plantations. While I appreciate the ease and showiness of the Asian species that…
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Spring Flowering Bulb – After Care
Remember that dying foliage is a superhighway of nutrients that are being sent to the bulb as it prepares for a summer dormancy. Don’t cut off its food supply. Make…
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Spring!
Hello, gardeners! The weather has taken a turn and I'm sure we're all getting busy outside. So what is everyone working on? I've made a new bed in an area…
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Sort those seeds, polish the tools!
It's March 24th, and we finally had a nice, warm, sunny day. This may last through the week...or not. One thing I know about this region is how foolhardy it…
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