Category Archives: Gardening

Invasion of English Ivy

Posted on March 6, 2022 by msw blog

Q: I have the beginnings of an invasion of English ivy in my front yard. Can I get rid of it? A: English ivy is an invasive plant that produces long vines that root at the nodes. The mature branches produce berries that … Continue reading →

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Greener Pastures

Posted on January 23, 2022 by msw blog

Families can participate in every aspect of natural services: They can carry their loved one to the grave, help place them inside, and fill the grave with soil. The intimacy of this process evokes raw emotion, and that’s cathartic. Afterward, … Continue reading →

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Green Gurls

Posted on December 20, 2021 by msw blog

If you name your plants and talk to them, do they live longer? My plants are all my Green Gurls, but I do like to call them by their scientific name when I can. They remind me of drag queen … Continue reading →

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Gardening

Posted on July 2, 2021 by msw blog

How did you get started planting a garden? There seems to be so much to know. A: Start in spring. Buy what’s in bloom and what you love. Think about where you are; for example, are deer an issue? If so, … Continue reading →

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Nature

Posted on May 18, 2021 by msw blog

“Every year, back comes Spring, with nasty little birds yapping their fool heads off and the ground all mucked up with plants. – Dorothy Parker Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on … Continue reading →

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