Like many other gardeners, I became familiar with the art of growing miniature trees in containers, known as bonsai, from watching films such as The Karate Kid. This art form started in Japan over...
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Don’t give up the joy of gardening just because it’s getting cold outside. You can still garden in places that maybe you’ve never even considered before. Practically every home,...
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Just because you have limited space doesn't mean you have to miss out on the fun of planting bulbs for next spring. If you live in an apartment or townhouse you can decorate your deck, patio,...
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Do you remember that feeling of fun and expectation last spring when you planted your containers?  Just because summer is drawing to an end doesn’t mean that the fun has to end too....
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There are many good reasons that brassicas should be the stars of your cool weather vegetable garden. Brassicas are members of the mustard family and include popular vegetables such as cabbage,...
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It’s very possible that by now those pots and hanging baskets that were so beautiful in June and July may be looking a little “tired” and not so energetic. Well, all is not lost!...
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Many years ago I thought it would be cool to try to grow a lemon tree from seed. It didn’t matter that I lived in New York I was just curious to see if it could be done. I collected a few...
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If you grow vegetables and fruits in your garden you may not realize that eating them might not be the only way to appreciate their fresh taste and nutritional value. More and more people are...
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