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The Garden Muse: Frost dates
It’s that time of year when I organize my seed packets for planting. I plant flowers, herbs, and ... Read more
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The Garden Muse : Gardening in January
Most people don’t think of January as a month when gardening activities are performed. About this time of ... Read more
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The Garden Muse — The Christmas Wreath
Christmas Day has come and gone, but we’re still in Christmastide. And with that, let’s talk about a ... Read more
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The Garden Muse — The cranberry: A holiday favorite
The American Cranberry (vaccinium macrocarpon) is a native North American evergreen shrub that thrives in boggy environments and ... Read more
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The Garden Muse — Herb garden history
Most people believe herbs are strictly grown and used primarily in the preparation of food and that belief ... Read more
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The Garden Muse —The Chrysanthemum
The Chrysanthemum, a flowering herb, was first cultivated in China. It was used as a culinary herb for ... Read more
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The Garden Muse — Be thankful
This past weekend provided cool temperatures and some beautiful fall landscapes for all to enjoy. The local towns ... Read more
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The Garden Muse —Autumn silence
Autumn is in the air. A season of slowing down, enjoying the harvest, and resting the senses. A ... Read more
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The Garden Muse — Using leaf mulch in your landscape
It is that time of year when some gardeners are prepping their gardens and yards for winter. Mulching ... Read more
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The Garden Muse — Monarch butterfly now on the endangered species list
It pains me to share that on July 21, one of my worst fears has come true, the ... Read more