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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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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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Beneficial Insects

“Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were big things.” – Robert Brault Most gardeners have become at least a little familiar with some

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Hibiscus Plant Care

“When words escape, flowers speak.” Bruce W. Currie You aren’t alone if this winter has left you dreaming of a tropical, sun-soaked getaway. Running away to an island to forget

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Gifts for Garden Moms

“Mothers are flowers in the garden of life.” Whether Mom is a master gardener or simply has a penchant for pretty flowers, we have plenty of inspiring garden gifts that

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Lilacs For Your Yard

By R. Wayne Mezitt Among the most familiar and most admired of New England’s spring flowering shrubs are the Lilacs (Syringa). Early Colonial settlers even prior to the 1700’s began

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