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Gaining value by gardening; long term benefits of plants, landscape

Saturday, July 31st, 2010

A volatile economy and rise-and-fall real estate market have flipped the switch for many homeowners to become avid Do-It-Yourselfers, especially when it comes to gardening. Part of this is due to the long-term benefits that planting and landscaping provide.
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Gardening Calendar: August’s To-Do List | Cool off plants; water once a day

Saturday, July 31st, 2010

When the weather’s hot and humid, make sure you get out in the garden in the coolest part of the day. And don’t overdo it.
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Gardening season is here have fun

Saturday, July 31st, 2010

June is here and gardening season is rolling along. Here are a few gardening tidbits for the season Q. What’s your favorite thing to plant? Annuals they are a quick long lasting color for the whole summer and you can change them up the next year.
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Gardening: Magnolia reluctant bloomer

Saturday, July 31st, 2010

I have a beautiful, healthy magnolia tree that must be about 20 feet tall.
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Gardening Tips: Mid-summer gardening

Saturday, July 31st, 2010

August marks the middle of our gardening season as well as midsummer and this year I feel like we have already experienced a legitimate summer! July 2010 was one of the warmest on record in our region and most vegetable gardens are at peak production. This is actually a good time to plant some seeds […]


Gardening Tips: Come to the Fair!

Saturday, July 31st, 2010

The Greene County Youth Fair is underway and comes to an end on Sunday, July 25. This fair is unique in that it highlights the achievements and efforts of our local youth. There is a common misunderstanding that the Youth Fair is only for kids who belong to 4H. Any youth between the ages of […]