Monthly Archives: May 2013

Want to Save $ on your Water Bill This Year?

My spouse calls me the’ Water Nazi’.  Everyone has something they tend to be passionate about (ok, compulsive), and wasted water is mine.  Every gardener knows that effective watering the first year after planting is essential to the success of … Continue reading

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Urban/Suburban Vegetable Gardening

Memorial Day weekend is often the traditional time when many people plant tomatoes,   peppers, and other frost sensitive vegetable plants. We have seen a tremendous increase in the interest of vegetable gardening in the past year or two, especially among … Continue reading

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Organic Pest Control

As more people develop an interest in vegetable gardening, finding organic ways to control pests has taken center stage. Organic pest control can be initially overwhelming, but with a few techniques, the home gardener can promote beneficial organisms and reduce … Continue reading

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Citrus as a Patio Plant

There are many types of citrus suitable for growing in containers on a sunny patio.  Lemons, limes, limequats, kumquats, mandarins, oranges and even grapefruit can be fun to grow.  Citrus likes to be potted in a well-drained potting mix.  (There … Continue reading

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Holy Shrubbery! Try These Ideas Out for Improving Your Landscape.

How lonely and awkward a home feels without a thoughtfully arranged landscape of shrubs and trees. Finding the right kinds that fit your landscape style, that mature into a size in proportion to the area, and are hardy in our … Continue reading

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