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Plum Sprouts and Clematis Death Jun. 30, 2021
Q: My neighbor has a plum tree near our yard. This year, I have discovered about a dozen plum tree s... Read More
Don't Use Gravel in Flowerpots Jun. 23, 2021
Q: I bought a half-barrel to use as a planter, but it does not have drainage holes. Do I need holes ... Read More
Fostering Mindfulness and Relationships in the Garden Jun. 04, 2021
When I was 8, my stepmother bought me a packet of seeds, bachelor's buttons, and we planted them in ... Read More
Kokedama Moss Balls Apr. 28, 2021
"Koke" is Japanese for "moss." And "dama" is possibly the translation for "ball," or it could be "ta... Read More
Without Communication, the Future Is Uncertain Oct. 31, 2020
Dear Annie: I am in a relationship with a guy. He always talks about us getting married and having k... Read More
Waiting for the Wick Aug. 23, 2020
The quarantine coincided with spring, so there were a lot of long, hard looks at our yard and impuls... Read More
Moving Bulbs Aug. 19, 2020
Q: We need help. We had a very large tree growing in the front yard. We had it taken down and the tr... Read More
Leaf Miners Aug. 12, 2020
Q: Several of my perennials and tree's leaves in my backyard get leaf miners every year. I've tried ... Read More
Fall Gardening Aug. 05, 2020
Normally, August weather is hot and dry all across the country. In spite of that, it is still a good... Read More
Bacterial Leaf Spot Jul. 01, 2020
Q: We want to trim our trees, but we were told not to cut off any branches in the summertime. Why is... Read More
Reconnecting During Quarantine Jun. 14, 2020
Dear Annie: My siblings and I were never close. In fact, my brother and I could have been considered... Read More
2020 Green Thumb Awards Mar. 25, 2020
Last week, we talked about 3 of the 4 new plant varieties that have won the 2020 Green Thumb Awards ... Read More
Plant Survival Feb. 26, 2020
This is the third article in a series of five helping millennials take care of houseplants. The trop... Read More
Garden Resolutions Jan. 01, 2020
Wow, we made it to the year that people with bad vision dream about: 2020. New Year's is the time th... Read More
Evergreens Dec. 25, 2019
Q: While looking for our Christmas tree, my daughter asked why some trees have needles and some don'... Read More
Gardening Books Dec. 18, 2019
Last minute shopping for gifts sometimes comes down to just grabbing some books that sound like they... Read More
Holiday Gift Ideas Dec. 11, 2019
One of the ways that I like to give gifts to a gardener is to create a basket of items they can use.... Read More
Christmas Gift Ideas Dec. 04, 2019
Let's continue with our gardener gift ideas that we started last week. During the winter, gardeners ... Read More
9 Remarkable Ways to Reuse Coffee Grounds Dec. 03, 2019
If you love your morning cup of joe, there's a pretty good chance you're throwing out spent coffee g... Read More
Gifts for Gardeners Nov. 27, 2019
Well, it is that time of year again: gift-giving season. So let's dig in and see what is new and use... Read More
