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What’s causing Japanese maple’s defoliation?

Q: The mature Japanese maple in my yard was just starting to leaf out when the April freeze hit. At that time, it dropped about half its leaves, and they do not appear to be re-budding. Previously, it has appeared very … Continue reading

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Mushrooms Meet Soup

Seeing the beautiful mushrooms slowly turning, I thought first to sauté them ALL and enjoy them with a loaf of fresh bread and a glass of wine. However, it was way too late to enjoy such a guilty gluttonous pleasure, … Continue reading

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