How to Bring Home the Birds
This year’s Great Backyard Bird Count—a real-time snapshot of bird populations—will take place from February 12 to 15. How many… Read More »How to Bring Home the Birds
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Selecting Annuals: Tender, Hardy, or Half-hardy
Question: A seed catalog labels Petunias as a half-hardy annual. How is that different from a tender annual and a… Read More »Selecting Annuals: Tender, Hardy, or Half-hardy
World Wetlands Day: 50 Years of Recognition
February 2 in the United States is Groundhog Day. We all know that if the groundhog emerges from his burrow… Read More »World Wetlands Day: 50 Years of Recognition
Don’t Wait to Order Seeds
The seed catalogs started to arrive in November. What better way to spend a cold, windy day in January than… Read More »Don’t Wait to Order Seeds
Seed Starting & the Benefits
Question: How does one start seeds? What are the benefits of doing so? Learning about seed starting beforehand will make… Read More »Seed Starting & the Benefits
Forcing Bulbs Indoors Provides a Harbinger of Spring
After the excitement of the holidays fade, we turn reluctantly to the long, dark, cold days of January and wish… Read More »Forcing Bulbs Indoors Provides a Harbinger of Spring
Highbush or Lowbush Blueberries
Question: What is meant by highbush and lowbush blueberries? Which blueberry varieties are recommended for this region? Thinking about planting… Read More »Highbush or Lowbush Blueberries
How to Recycle Your Holiday Tree
Our live, cut Christmas trees give us delight this time of year, but when the holidays are over, the trees… Read More »How to Recycle Your Holiday Tree
Moles, Voles, & Your Bulbs
Question: The bulbs I planted last fall did not come up this spring and there are tunnels running under my… Read More »Moles, Voles, & Your Bulbs
Making a Holiday Wreath – Symbol of the Season
For those of us who love nature, gardening and the holidays, displaying beautiful wreaths on our doors and around our… Read More »Making a Holiday Wreath – Symbol of the Season