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Tolerating crawly things in the garden
Had a conniption fit in the front yard last week, hopping around, arms flailing, and making strangling noises.…
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Digging in the dirt has deep mental and philosophical connotations
Digging in the dirt for me has deep mental and philosophical connotations. As we physically turn it over…
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Hardcore gardeners color outside the lines
Hard core gardeners often color outside the lines, don’t always fit in neatly. It may help with neighborly…
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Sadly-overlooked landscape-quality fruit trees
Just ate my day’s fill from one of the most sadly-overlooked landscape-quality fruit trees. Always amazed that everyone…
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One gardener’s most hated weed may be another’s cherished wildflower
It was recently suggested that someone start an Invasive Plants Society, dedicated to growing garden-quality weeds. Its motto:…
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Peatmoss in our gardens?
Why are some experts band-standing against the use of peatmoss in our gardens? Is it really being used…
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Plants that reset the aging clock, to keep a plant going forever
Take it from a seasoned hortifreak, plants can reproduce in weird ways. I’m not talking about unusual seeds,…
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Protecting water resources on private land helps its value
By Beth Baker MSU Extension Service STARKVILLE, Miss. — The presence of a water source on private land…
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Help the existing grass beef up
Real lawn care is more than just mowing; it’s caring for a living creature with real needs. Hang…
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Elephant Garlic: is it really garlic?
Gardeners dig in their heels quickly over cherished ideas, and quickly devolve into unending arguments over trivia. Call…