Q & A
As for why they are all the rage these days, I think much of it has to do with the mistaken notion that native plants will grow without any effort on our part. I'm here to tell you that's just not so. Generally ... [... more]
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Growing Changes In Gardening
In the Northeast and Midwest, lilacs are blooming four days earlier, apple trees nine days earlier and grape vines six days earlier, said David Wolfe, a professor of plant ecology at Cornell University and coauthor ... [... more]
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O My Blooming Back
The other waterloo for gardeners with aching backs is lifting. We lift mulch, topsoil, trees, stones, great forkfuls of dirt, pots, planters, and would probably lift our driveways and house foundations if we could. ... [... more]
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Junior Master Gardeners
Better behavior is another one of the undeniable by products of being a Junior Master Gardener. "In an outdoor setting like this, children have the chance to relax, learn, voice their opinion, and they have a chance ... [... more]
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Cincinnati Flower Show
Rebecca also met with an expert in allergy-free gardening from England, who offered her a bouquet of ideas that were nothing to sneeze at. First of all, grass is the worst offender. If you absolutely need grass, get ... [... more]
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12 Tried-And-True Garden Tips
Once the soil is amended, it's important to tease the roots of the plants--literally pull them apart--before planting in the ground (figure A). While it may seem a little aggressive, it's actually good for the plant ... [... more]
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Injury Prevention
Start with the largest muscle groups first: your legs. Try a basic hamstring stretch, then move on to the hips and work each side to ensure you keep an even keel. Next do some toe raises to get the blood flowing to your calves and help prevent ... [... more]
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Your Gardening Questions Answered
Most of the broadleaf evergreens don’t produce cones. But larches, bald cypress and ginkgos are deciduous plants that do produce cones. And to make things even more confusing, there are plants that behave as evergreens in the south but are ... [... more]
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Plant Q & A With Hannah
Paul: That's a plant called a living stone. Native to South Africa, it grows in the desert and can easily be confused with a small rock. The camouflage protects it from feeding animals. The two lobes are leaves, and a daisy-like flower will ... [... more]
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Master Gardeners
A: The master gardener program began in Washington in 1972, and to this day that state's program is one of the best in the country. Master gardeners are volunteers who receive training through the Cooperative ... [... more]
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Garden-Photo Excellence
I used to shoot Kodachrone 64, which was a slow film that was very unforgiving in low-light situations. My first discovery with digital was, I could get a good shot in the shade. It took awhile to start taking risks ... [... more]
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