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Well-tended vinca excel in summer landscapes
By Gary R. Bachman MSU Extension Service One of the best flowering annuals we can have in the…
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Micro irrigation keeps plants happy during warm summer
By Gary R. Bachman MSU Extension Service When summer temperatures soar, remember that irrigation is required for optimum…
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Attract more birds to your backyard
(Family Features) With all the constraints people lived through in 2020, many turned to their own backyards –…
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Rescuing orphan plants and seeds
Some people rescue wandering puppies or kittens; I rescue worms from sidewalks, and neglected plants. With permission. Sometimes…
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The summer of road trips; 5 tips to make your 2021 road trip safe and successful
(Family Features) It’s officially summer road trip season, which means it’s time to pack your bags, pick a…
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In gardening’s big tent, be sensible – you do you
For some gardeners, the expected manicured lawn, tightly pruned shrubs, and dedicated rose bed aren’t great fits. And…
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Refresh gardens with a second start in July
By Gary R. Bachman MSU Extension Service Independence Day holiday marks a change in our gardens and landscapes.…
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Gardens should work for us, not make us work for them
This heat is one thing, but I stopped searching my thesaurus for synonyms for insufferable humidity when, right…
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Dr. Vikki Petersen’s top 5 plant-based 4th of July dishes that’ll have even the meat-lovers going back for seconds
Idea #1: Chili A robust bean chili, with an optional “meat” such as Beyond Meat “burger” or Quorn…
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An easy-to-make summer sweet
(Culinary.net) When it’s beyond hot outside and the kids are begging for a delicious afternoon snack, sometimes it’s…