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Continue reading →: Friday PhotoEssay
Things are slowly starting to grow in the Demo Garden this week, although I think the chilly weather this weekend will slow things down again! (I was hoping for some artsy snow pics that I could run out and capture this morning, but not yet…) The grape hyacinths have started…
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Continue reading →: How Cold is Too Cold?
Today’s question: should I cover anything in the Demonstration Garden? (Before going any further, let me warn you that my position on plants is this: In general, that they can tolerate quite a lot of abuse, and there needs to be a really good reason for me to go to…
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Continue reading →: The First Time Gardener: Getting Started with Raised Beds
In the past few days, I’ve talked about starting a new garden and preparing the site. But what about using raised beds? Are the steps the same? The answer is yes and no. You should still clear the area of existing plants before putting in a raised bed. Don’t expect…
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Continue reading →: Friday PhotoEssay – A Bit Late
I apologize for this post being late. I had it scheduled to post last Friday, but apparently I haven’t worked all the bugs out yet. Enjoy these pictures now, and look for another round of photos this Friday! Daffodils are growing well, but not yet blooming. The purple brussels sprouts…
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Continue reading →: First Time Gardener: Preparing the Soil to Grow
If you have missed the first two installments of The First Time Gardener, check the following links: The First Time Gardener: Planning a Garden for a Family of Four The First Time Gardener: Preparing the Site You got your soil test report back. Now what do you need to do?…