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Archive for October, 2017
Fried Green Tomatoes
Winter is Coming… and that is not just for all you Game of Thrones fans. It is that time of year and veggie growing season is drawing to a close. Fortunately we do not have to prepare for The Night King or his army of White Walkers heading from the north but it is really […]
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BRINGING PLANTS IN FOR THE WINTER
GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR HOUSEPLANTS (BRINGING PLANTS IN FOR THE WINTER) You invested good money and time into your summer plants. You may have enjoyed tropical Hibiscus, sweet smelling Gardenias, and lucious Lemons out on your deck or patio all summer long. All of these plants love the summer heat and the more […]
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THANKS DAD FOR THE SUMMER VEGGIES
(Tucking your veggie garden in for the winter) Thanks to my Dad and his wonderful veggie garden, we had delicious, fresh veggies all summer long. My daughter and I really miss the fresh tomatoes but we will enjoy his homemade tomato sauce this winter. To reciprocate, I am bringing home a little goody bag from […]
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Fall; To Prune or not to Prune?
Winter is coming- not just for Game of Thrones, but for your garden too. And like many people at the first sign of cold, you’re off and ready to prepare for the worst of it- raking, mulching, composting, and of course, pruning, right? Well, hold on just a second. While cutting back your perennials after […]
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Can I Still Seed?
(GRASS SEED & THE FALL) Question: Can I still seed? Answer: Absolutely, 100%, most indubitably, with no doubt, yes!!!!!! Question: It is getting a little chilly out. Are you sure? Answer: Absolutely, 100%, most indubitably, with no doubt, yes!!!! That is a good question though. It does feel a bit chillier out. I have been […]
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Voles! The Battle Continues
Voles may appear to be smaller and cuter versions of mice but don’t let their outward good looks fool you. For those of you who are not very fond of winter, I am going to give you one more reason to put winter on your “naughty” list…Voles! Voles love warmer winters and continue to breed, […]
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Top 5 Ornamental Grasses
Lets face facts- there are wayyyyyyy too many great ornamental grasses to hope to limit yourself to one type. Panicum, bluestems, miscathus, pennisetum- the list goes on and on. But after you’ve gone crazy and put sixteen of every type in your yard, how the heck do you tell them apart? Its actually easier than […]
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Fall is all around us
As the days get shorter it is now time to start thinking about what we need to do to over-winter our plants. While your plants have enjoyed being outside this summer they need to come in before the temperatures dip below 50 degrees. The proper way to handle the transition is to slowly inch their […]
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Help Pollinators survive the Winter
October has arrived and with it comes fall flavors. Pumpkin spice pops up practically wherever you go. And there’s nothing like a freshly picked apple or glass of apple cider. Pollinators know it‘s fall too and they could use some help from your garden. This time of year is known as nectar flow, where many major […]
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