Collecting my Christmas wreath material is a yearly tradition. I’ll “shop” in my backyard for...
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Winter aconite: Add this cheerful, early-spring flower to your garden
As winter starts to wind down and there are early hints of spring in the air (and in the garden),...
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Preparing raised beds for winter: What to leave, what to pull, what to add, and what to put away
Preparing raised beds for winter, if you garden in them, should be an essential part of your autumn...
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How and when to fertilize bulbs
Planting spring-flowering bulbs is an essential part of my fall gardening to-do list. Every spring,...
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Milkweed pods: How to collect and harvest milkweed seeds
Growing up, finding milkweed pods on a woodland walk was like stumbling across buried treasure. I...
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Garlic varieties: Choosing the types of garlic to grow in your garden
When you’re in the produce section at the grocery store, you’re not presented with endless garlic...
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