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Attention Curious Gardeners: We had Fun at our Soils Class, More Classes Scheduled
Our first in-person class with a success. I have two more classes scheduled, I hope to see you soon! Continue reading
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July 1st is Canada Day! Canada and Peat Moss
Happy Canada Day gardening friends! Today marks the 159th anniversary of confederation for Canada. In other words- today commemorates the union of Canada’s territories. In honor of Canada, I wanted to write briefly about peat moss and Canada’s contribution of… Continue reading
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Edible Gardening and July Events
Do you grow a vegetable garden or have a fruit tree or two? Or do you keep a basil plant each summer to add to your cooking? Congratulations, you are an edible gardener! Wait, that doesn’t sound right. I should… Continue reading
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Panicle Hydrangeas
Yes, you can plant that hydrangea in the sun. Really, a hydrangea in the sun, are you sure? They all ask..but you can, IF it’s a panicle hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata). These are the hydrangeas with large, usually white, football-shaped flowers.… Continue reading
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Snake Woman’s Garden
Snake Woman’s Garden at Caddo Mounds State Historic Site Seven years ago, on April 13th, a tornado destroyed much of Caddo Mounds State Historic Site and injured many employees and volunteers. Caddo Mounds State Historic Site is located outside of… Continue reading
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Attract Butterflies to your Garden
I would love for all neighborhoods to be filled with flowers and herbs where pollinators can flit, flutter, float and buzz around from plant to plant. The interesting thing about pollinators such as butterflies, is that they love all sunny… Continue reading
