Pussy willows whisper ‘Welcome, spring’
A robin’s song used to be the first sign of spring. But with robin migrations mitigated by warming...
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Month: March 2019
Ground rules for under-the-canopy gardens
When you think garden, do you envision open space graced by boundless sun? If your answer is “yes,” walking in the woods might open your eyes to other possibilities. Smaller trees and shrubs — think rhododendrons and dogwoods —...
Read MoreSave space for your stored food
Do you feel that constant nag on your to-do list that you need to go grocery shopping, yet when you get home from a grocery trip, it never seems like there is any space to stick what you just bought? Aside from your pantry and...
Read MoreFrom seed to shining seed
Tell any kid you’ll give them a cookie, I mean a carrot, if they will tell you how to get a seed to grow and there’s a good chance you’ll get a great answer. “Sunlight, soil and water” is a no-brainer even to the youngest of...
Read MoreA rose by any other name …
Where do those paint names come from and how are they selected? Each year the leading paint manufacturers list the top paint color of the year. How is this selection process achieved? Each fall the manufacturers release their...
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