Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009
Greenroofs have become all the rage in cities around the world. The idea is to grow plants on the roofs to reduce the urban heat island effect (higher...
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Monday, December 21st, 2009
Paperwhite narcissus are one of those bulbs that get mixed reviews from gardeners. They are the easiest bulb to force or grow indoors because they...
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Wednesday, December 16th, 2009
It would be wonderful if we all planted just hardy, native shrubs that can withstand winter's cold winds and temperatures. However, there are many...
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This past weekend we cut our holiday tree. Luckily were I live there are many tree farms offering you the "cut your own" option. If...
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It's December so you know is was going to happen sooner than later. Even with 50F temperatures a week ago, anyone who knows weather, knows it...
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Tis' the season for flowering houseplants, especially the Christmas cactus. Garden centers, home centers and even grocery stores feature these...
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It's great to support local causes and garden centers by buying holiday wreathes and arrangements. But what could be more fun than making your...
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We're officially into the holiday season, so what better to celebrate than getting some fresh flowers growing indoors. One of the easiest and most...
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It's getting cold out there. As night time temperatures dip into the 20Fs and the ground starts to freeze, it's time to harvest what you can...
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No, I'm not asking you to break out into song, although your plants probably would like it and it would be good for your mood. Tree wraps are used...
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