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03/09/10
Crazy About Coneflowers?
 Like many things in today’s society, specific plants can be subject to periods of popularity in the marketplace, becoming almost faddish. This phenomenon most often results from breeding and introduction programs that aim to offer new and/or novel forms of that specific plant. Many times greater adaptability of the plant to wider geographic areas and cultural regimes may also play a role.
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02/25/10
Appreciating Winter
 I’m writing this on a peaceful February Sunday from a comfortable chair with a view out a generous north-facing window. A bird feeder is visible outside, swinging lazily from the old maple tree near the back terrace and providing an agreeable distraction. Evergreens further out in the yard allow cover for hardy animals – mostly chickadees, but also a cardinal or two, and squirrels, always the squirrels, who on sunny days skitter about precariously in the trees from limb to limb high up off the ground. A well-used deer trail through ample snow cuts diagonally across the vista. An impressive old spruce, each needle and branch dusted with last night’s snow, towers majestically over the scene.
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12/11/09
Protect Your Poinsettias!
When buying poinsettias for your holiday decorating remember to protect them properly from the cold during transport outdoors!
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11/16/09
New Garden Dreamin’, on Such a Winter’s Day
If you are like me, you spend a good part of the winter (after the holidays at least) waiting impatiently for the green of spring. I get by in the sometimes dreary winter season by reading gardening books and magazines and excitedly sketching and planning my next garden projects for spring.
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11/13/09
Make pots a personal expression
I have nothing against Spruce tips and Redtwig dogwood branches, but seeing them in most every pot and planter around this time of your tires me of their presence. Don’t you agree we can do better?
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11/11/09
Overcoming Frost and Snow
There are still perennials blooming out there despite the snow and frost we've received! As I was riding my bike past the gardens of my neighborhood during this beautiful weather we've had, I spotted some late blooming perennials and shrubs among the yellow, red and orange fall foliage. Here’s what I saw if you’re looking for LATE season color:
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11/10/09
Putting the Garden to Bed
We’ve finally gotten our October weather in November, and we’ve had a few glorious days to get out in the garden and get all those last minute chores done for the winter.
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10/26/09
Cutting Back Perennials in the Garden
I am often asked: “When is the best time to cut back my perennials – right now in the fall, or wait until spring?” In my opinion, the short and easy answer is: “Spring”. If you really want to talk about it though, I’ll have to start with “Well, it depends…”.
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10/15/09
Planting Peonies with a Plan
Fall is a fine time to plant peonies in the bare root form. You can
plant them the same time you are planting your bulbs, just as the trees
are starting to change color. You want to plant them where they will
get full sun, 6 hours or more is the best but no less than 4 hours per
day.
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10/08/09
Fall for Mums this year!
Need color to brighten your days? As the days become shorter and night-time temperatures drop, it’s the perfect time of year to brighten your garden with garden chrysanthemums.
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