Posted on May 14, 2020
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Egg salad is good at anytime of the day, but I think it makes for a perfect brunch. It’s a seasonally appropriate dish in the spring as well. When people lived off the land more than they do now, eggs were usually in over… Continue Reading “Types of chives & Alliums + Egg Salad Recipe”
Posted on March 4, 2019
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Weather in March can be quite unpredictable! It’s like going on vacation as a kid and asking, “Are we there yet?!” For gardening in March, you want to be nimble and quick for certain tasks, but patient with others. Don’t be fooled by abnormal… Continue Reading “March Garden Chores”
Posted on March 21, 2016
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What is it about butterflies that we love? Their colors and patterns are striking, they fly elegantly in the air and drink nectar from colorful flowers. Not only do they bring a lot of joy, pollinators are an important part of our ecosystem. They pollinate flowers… Continue Reading “Monarch Waystations: Certify Your Garden”
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Posted on December 31, 2015
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If you’re looking for some winter interest in your yard, evergreens are a great way to do so. It can be hard to find unique evergreens however! You can find unique evergreens at our local nurseries, but they often go fast and they are… Continue Reading “Wintergold Mugo Pine”
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Posted on November 30, 2015
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This spectacular shrub is a must in the winter garden. Winterberry is a native deciduous holly. This holly does not have the common prickly leaves, but are oval shaped and soft. After its leaves fall, this shrub becomes covered in these amazing red berries… Continue Reading “Winterberry Holly (Ilex verticillata)”
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