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Plants for Hummingbirds

“The daily hummingbird assaults existence with improbability.”– Ursula K. Le Guin Not only captivating to look at, hummingbirds have been a favorite of gardeners for centuries for their helpful pollinating

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Winter Burn

Winter weather this past season had its ups and downs and now many plants are showing signs of leaf only or leaf and stem desiccation, also called Winter Burn.  Broadleaf

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Summersweet

By R. Wayne Mezitt Among my favorite summer pleasures, golfing, bicycling or walking in the woods, is experiencing the heady, honey-peppery perfume of Clethra alnifolia, commonly and aptly known as

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Create An Educational Garden

By R. Wayne Mezitt We’re all becoming increasingly aware that we need to find ways to reconnect with the natural world. Understanding and appreciating nature helps ensure that future generations

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Cutting Flowers

“Happiness held is the seed; happiness shared is the flower.” John Harrigan Cut flowers are a traditional classic that we’ve never strayed very far from. From bouquets to corsages, they

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Composting Basics

“Nothing is lost, everything is transformed.”  Antoine Lavoisier Whether you buy it bagged, have it delivered in bulk, or make your own, compost is one of the simplest and most

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