“Weeds, Glorious Weeds”
How to identify and tackle them
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The Bees in Your Backyard
Our native bees need as much protection as honeybees
Pollination: Flowering Plants, Pollinators, and the Wonder of it All
A deeper look into pollination reveals a lot about mutual dependence in the natural world and the importance of maintaining biodiversity.
Container Gardening II: What to Grow & How
Last month we talked about choosing containers, preparing your soil and siting your containers. Now it’s time to start planting.
Container Gardening, Part I
How to prepare for success with containers
Blueberry Cultivation in the Home Garden
With good management, blueberries can reward gardeners with delicious, healthy fruit for twenty years.
Managing the Tick Problem
Identifying the culprits, understanding the medical risks and tickproofing your environment
The Soil Food Web: Nature’s Way to Build Healthy Soils
Build healthy soil naturally by nurturing a healthy community of soil organisms
Medicinal Plants
“Let Food Be Thy Medicine”
Boxwood Blight Alert
Coming to a neighborhood near you