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Whether you are a beginner or veteran gardener, our experts have some how-to tips to keep your garden looking great.
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Introducing…Preen!
Keep the weeds from winning this season by applying a dose of Preen weed prevention. No, I don’t get paid to say that, but maybe…
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3 Simple Steps for Peak Preformance in the Garden
Spring is almost here (I promise), and while the weather forecaster stubbornly predicts more snow and grizzly nighttime temps, our garden beds are slowly awakening. …
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Start Your Seeds!
You don’t have to wait for warmer weather to start gardening. In fact, if you want to grow your own vegetables from seed, you can’t…
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Protect Your Evergreens
If you’re looking for a way to prevent your evergreens from becoming a winter salad bar for deer and rabbits, we recommend using Liquid Fence…
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Decorate Your Doorstep
Easy container recipe for fall. Decorate your doorstep with just a few basic components. Mike Hurley on YouTube once again!
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The Procrastinating Gardener Pt. III
              And now for another installment of the Procrastinating Gardener. Last week I talked about some perennials I use to accent my flower beds in the…
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Refrigerator Pickles
What to do with all the cucumbers! Pickle them the easy way: 7 cups sliced cucumbers(unpeeled), 1 cup green peppers diced, 1 cup onion slivers,…
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My Love of Red Cabbage
For several weeks now Turnip Rock CSA has been dropping off veggies at Sunnyside for our local CSA subscribers. Friends know me best as a…
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The Procrastinating Gardener Pt. II
And now for another installment of the Procrastinating Gardner, a little late perhaps, but what did you expect? In my last blog I wrote about…
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The Procrastinating Gardener â Part 1
Hey, I have an excuse, right? I work long hours in the spring, unloading trucks and helping people construct gardens that are sure to be…
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Start Growing Vegetables NowâWith Indoor Seedlings
You don’t have to wait for warmer weather to start gardening. In fact, if you want to grow your own vegetables from seed, you can’t…
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Prevent Winter Burn NOW!
Halloween has come and gone. So now it is time to start thinking aboutâ¦Spring? Yes, that’s right: Spring.  Forget about Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s…
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A garden the whole family can get into
Getting kids interested in gardening isn’t easy, so try sparking their interest by attracting butterflies. Making a butterfly garden is as easy as planting, watering…
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Russian Sage
Perennial of the Week: Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) I tend to get excited about Russian Sage – after all, where can one find a perennial…
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Italian Tomato 101
Caring for your tomato plants 1. Plant your tomatoes 12-24â apart, in rows if you are planning a large planting. 2. Plant in a sunny…
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Breathe in, Weeds out: Relax and Exercise while you Garden.
Caring for your favorite flowers, vegetables and trees is good for you too. It’s good for kids to get closer to natureâto know where their…
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DIY Landscaping
Container Gardening is for Everyone!
Gardening in containers is a great way to experiment with color, personal style, and plant combinations. It’s also a great solution for those with restricted…
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