Strawberries represent a promise for summertime
When local strawberries are ripe, it’s a good thing. “Strawberries are a fun crop,” says Russ...
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Month: May 2025
Repass helping to revive popularity of tea parties
In the Victorian era, afternoon teas were all the rage with Britain’s upper crust. Draped in etiquette and formalities, the social occasions marked a shift in women’s roles during the era, providing a space for socializing and...
Read MoreBlink and you could miss them
Spring brings the return of color to the garden as bulbs bloom, perennials re-emerge, and new annuals settle in. But there’s a less common category of plants that’s also worth knowing: native spring ephemerals. Compared to most...
Read MoreAfter this past long winter, send your houseplants on a summer vacation
Most houseplants are tropical plants that require the warm, somewhat humid conditions of their natural habitat In the home, many can become tired-looking, especially over winter, when even your brightest window provides...
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