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Garden Plot

 I’m an avid gardener in a suburban neighborhood, and in turn, I meet lots of neighbors. There’s one lady who keeps stopping by with questions for her yard, which I’m happy to share. However, she asked if I would go … Continue reading

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Wildflowers

Plant wildflowers. You can never have enough flowers, especially during spring. To keep my vases and jars full this season, I’m going to scatter wildflower seeds in some of the planters we have in our backyard and watch what grows. … Continue reading

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Gardening

The glory of gardening…hands in dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature, to nurture a garden is to feed not just the body, but the soul. — Alfred Austin Positively Purging–I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your … Continue reading

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Watering Plants During a Heat Wave?

How often should I water plants during a heat wave? The equation is simple: When it is hotter, plants need more water. Container plants may need daily or twice-daily watering in extreme heat, according to Iowa State University. Experts recommend watering plants … Continue reading

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Sage Plant

Q. I had a beautiful sage plant that seemed to be growing well, but all of the sudden it just wilted and died. What could have caused this?  If you have a drip irrigation system, check that first. Drip irrigation … Continue reading

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