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Wood ashes don't have to be disposed of. They can actually be useful in your garden, but only if you know how to use them ...

The bright yellow blooms of winter aconite ( Eranthis hyemalis) are a welcome sight when they appear in late winter, often ...

Although we typically associate sunshine with plant growth, you don't have to let a lack of light stop you from growing your dream garden! Believe it or not, numerous flowers actually thrive in the ...

Many people do not realise that December is the perfect time to prepare your garden for bees, which will begin to emerge next ...

Get your garden growing this spring by adding spring ephemeral plants. Learn how to grow bloodroot, mayapple, trillium and ...

MOST people know by now that being outside in nature or working in our own gardens is good for our wellbeing. Greener ...

My recent columns appear to have hit a nerve in the native plant community. Some are not happy that I said it is OK to have a lawn.

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SEMIOS’ Stephen Pistoresi joins The Ag Meter’s Nick Papagni to explain pheromone mating disruption technology helping ...

For newcomers to the swap meet scene, El Rancho offers a gentle introduction to the art of market shopping. The layout, while sprawling, follows a logical pattern that makes navigation relatively ...