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When Tent Caterpillars Arrive, Be Safe & Sane
Don’t Burn Down The House For the past few years, I’ve been seeing an occasional baggy web that indicates the resurgence of tent caterpillars. It’s been quite a while since their last true infestation, which was a memorable one. Personally, … Continue reading
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Planting Trees For Tomorrow
A Gift To The Garden Is A Gift To The Planet One of my favorite places to relax is in a little sunporch off my bedroom. The glass roof echoes rain sounds delightfully and the big glass sliders offer … Continue reading
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The Aftermath Of Spring
Dealing With Bulb Foliage Spring bulb displays are so bold and beautiful that it’s tempting to pack the beds and borders with them. However, most are not especially good mixers, wanting a lengthy period of ripening and summer drought … Continue reading
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Tagged bub foliage, bulb care, bulbs in grass
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Keeping Blueberries Happy In Containers
Sunshine and Slightly Acid Soil In a recent entry, I mentioned that, because of my resident deer herd, I grow my blueberries in containers. This sparked several good questions, so I thought I’d provide a bit more detail for … Continue reading