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Winter Feeding For the Birds
It is our nature to want our feathered friends to survive the winter. So we spend great sums of money feeding them to help through the cold, and it leaves us feeling good. But your actions may actually be harming them. Explore the best ways to feed the birds and keep the safe and happy. more →
Firethorn for Fall
This mostly evergreen in known for its abundance of red-orange berries it produces in the fall. as a good deer-resistant plant, you might be advised to stay clear of the varieties that are rampant growers, and stick with the cultivated ones that reining in growth, size, and habit. You can also find different colored berries in the numerous cultivars now available.
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Pansy Are Cool Blooming
Often considered as a one-season throw away plant, pansies can be considered a perennial in our climate, growing and flowering both in the fall and spring. but they might need a little help to do so. Learn about the different faces of this member of the violet family and discover which types you might like to try out in your garden.
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SOS – Save our Seeds
As fall winds down to winter, think about saving that garden beauty that is disappearing. You can save the seeds from many of your flower and vegetable plants and grow again next year. Learn the tricks and pitfalls of seeds saving, and save some money along with the seeds.
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You Can Start Spinach Now for Next Year
Spinach is usually considered a spring crop since it abhors hot weather. But, there are methods for giving it a jump start on next spring by planting it now. Learn how you might be able to grow this nutritious green through the winter and let it explode in the spring.
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Holiday Garden Events Begin Now
Now is a time for learning and crafting for the upcoming holidays. You can find many seasonal topics covered from in-person garden walks and talks, workshops, and seminars, to online classes and how-to presentations. Explore the many garden activities being scheduled by local botanical gardens and educational groups.
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