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Feel-Good Gardening Through Volunteering in the Northwest
What gardener does not want to view beautiful gardens? Once a person has been bitten by the gardening bug, they often want to see other gardens, get ideas, learn about…
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To Hosta, or Not to Hosta? That Is the Question | Letter from the Editor
When I tell people I live on a wooded 5-acre lot with a resident population of deer and that I grow hostas, they assume I’m lying. I’m not. Just because…
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Tips for Growing Broccoli and Cabbage in Hot Climates
We are blessed with a long growing season on the Southern Plains, but getting a good crop of cool-season vegetables is not always easy. This is especially true for spring-sown…
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Deterring Deer, Rabbits, and Javelinas From Southwestern Gardens
Gardeners invest time, money, dedication, and care into their gardens. Many of us wait for special plants to display their dazzling show of blooms, leaf colors, and fruit at unique…
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Five Perennials That Are Easy to Grow From Seed
The reasons one should start perennials from seed are many. The most obvious one is the cost savings. Many gardeners focus on seed-starting annuals and vegetables because they think those…
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March Garden To-Do List for the Pacific Northwest
March is a wonderful month for garden inspiration. There are so many changes we start to notice here in the Pacific Northwest. The cold wet days of winter are still…
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March To-Do List for the Southeast
March is the new April, y’all. Or maybe April is the new May? I think I’ll throw out the calendar and just spend more time out in the garden clocking…
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March Garden To-Do List for the South
This month has many things to get excited about. Forget all of that “in like a lion” stuff: March in the South is full of gardening tasks and surprises. It’s…
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March Garden To-Do List for the Southwest
Add mulch to your beds. Mulch around trees, shrubs, and vegetables. Adding a fresh layer of mulch helps your plants retain moisture and in turn reduces the stress on plants…
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March Garden To-Do List for the Mountain West
Begin spring cleanup. While you are in the mood for pruning in the garden, now is also a good time to begin spring cleanup tasks as well. Remove piles of…