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How-ToCurbside Nursery Pickup Experience
Many nurseries countrywide are adapting to the new COVID-19 outbreak by offering their customers curbside pickup. This enables gardeners to practice social distancing but still get much-needed spring garden supplies.…
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DesignAddressing COVID-19 as a Gardening Community
I didn’t want it to be like this. For years I have wished for more time at home to tend to my garden. I have that now, but all I…
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CollectionTasks to Do Now in the Garden
Spring is the perfect time to tackle many chores. Your plants are just getting going, and the weather is (hopefully) mild. Early spring is a great time for pruning. Trees…
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CollectionGardening With Children During a Crisis
If the current COVID-19 crisis has a bright side, it may be that the very season most of us in North America are engaged in some version of “sheltering in…
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How-ToProtecting Your Lilies from the Lily Leaf Beetle
Whether you’re a lily collector, or an enthusiast, or just appreciate the beauty of lilies, you may have heard about an insect that wreaks havoc on them. The lily leaf…
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How-ToTwo Aggressive Invasives to Watch Out For: Purple Loosestrife and Orange Hawkweed
While there are many different threats to the health and well-being of our natural landscapes and gardens, invasive species are one that we need to be especially mindful of. If…
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DesignSplurge Story | Letter from the Editor
Personally, I can’t connect with our article “Splurge Plants". From what I understand, avid gardeners can go a bit overboard when buying plants. I don’t ever do this, but I…
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How-ToWhat Epimediums Need
These plants are pretty easy to maintain once established. A few simple tips will increase your chance of success. Plant in spring or early fall. In colder climates, follow the…
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CollectionFantastic Woodies and How to Grow Them
Trees and shrubs are a crucial element to any garden. They can create year-round interest, provide necessary habitat for wildlife, and increase your property value. No matter how small your…
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How-ToCreating a Hummingbird Haven in Northern California
Did you know hummingbirds can fly 40 miles per hour? Tiny, beautiful, and the only bird that can fly backward, the hummingbird is the smallest migrating bird. During its eight-year…
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