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Keep Trees Healthy To Stave Off Ambrosia Beetles

Jun 10, 2021 | In the Garden

A few years ago, my husband and I added two Eastern redbuds (Cercis canadensis) to our front yard. Each spring, I look forward to their tiny magenta flowers followed by the emergence of heart-shaped...

Shamrocks and St. Patrick’s Day

Mar 16, 2021 | In the Garden

If you visit your favorite garden center in late February or early March, you’ll likely find shamrock plants to coincide with the St. Patrick’s Day holiday. The myths and folklore...

Anthurium: Easy Houseplants That Offer Long-Lasting Color

Oct 8, 2020 | In the Garden

While I’ve spent a fair amount of time tending to outdoor plants, my experience with indoor plants was relatively non-existent. The curiosity of the feline members of my household was such that...

Insects Feed Baby Birds

May 11, 2020 | In the Garden

As a backyard bird enthusiast, I find watching the bluebird’s life cycle unfold in my yard to be fascinating. Each year, I anxiously await bluebird nesting season and feel a sense of accomplishment...

When It Comes To Plants, Looks Can Be Deceiving

Mar 26, 2020 | In the Garden

Each year, I look forward to watching the bleak winter landscape begin to come to life as if transitioning from black and white to Technicolor. Yellow is one of the first colors to appear with the...

If You Build It, They Will Come: Attracting Butterflies To Your Yard

Jul 15, 2019 | In the Garden

Butterflies have this unexplainable allure that seems to appeal to people of all ages. The key to enticing these winged beauties to your yard, is utilizing adult nectar sources and larval...

Watch Out For Squash Vine Borers

Jun 3, 2019 | Hot Topics

While growing your own vegetables can be quite rewarding, it can also be frustrating, especially when a lush squash plant seems to up and die in a matter of a few days. If you’ve ever attempted to...