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Pruning Clematis Vines Apr. 06, 2016
Q: I know spring is here, but my clematis vines are overgrown and I need to trim them. I think they ... Read More
Arbor Day Tree Planting Mar. 30, 2016
Q: I am going to be planting several trees for Arbor Day. They are not too big. Their trunks will be... Read More
Compact Garden Accents Mar. 23, 2016
There are several hot new ideas available these days for compact gardens. Even in the tiniest urban ... Read More
Spring Garden Do's and Don'ts Mar. 09, 2016
The weather forecasters said there would be two different storms and lots of snow this March, but sp... Read More
Garden Railroading Feb. 24, 2016
Gardening and building model railroads have been popular hobbies for ages. But a recent trend combin... Read More
2016 Green Thumb Awards Jan. 20, 2016
Five new plant varieties and five new gardening products have won 2016 Green Thumb Awards presented ... Read More
Gardening Resolutions Dec. 30, 2015
As we end one year and begin the next, we often think about self-improvement projects. Scientists wh... Read More
More Gardening Gift Ideas Dec. 16, 2015
Are you still looking for gift ideas for your gardener or nature lover? Here are a few suggestions. ... Read More
Holiday Gift Ideas Dec. 02, 2015
The gift-giving season is upon us, and you may have a gardener or nature lover on your list. What ar... Read More
Rubber Trees and Amaryllis Bulbs Oct. 14, 2015
Q: I planted a variegated rubber tree plant in my outdoor flowerpots this summer. It grew really wel... Read More
Improve Your Memory! Jun. 15, 2015
Improve Your Memory! Q. I understand that in my 70s it is normal to often forget things on a tempora... Read More
The Sport of Gardening? Dig Right In! May. 06, 2014
Gardening is a healthy lifestyle activity, in spades. It's not aerobic, and it won't grow your fitne... Read More
Blood Green Thumbs Apr. 26, 2014
I guess it started when my son went all Mr. Miyagi on a bee. I pointed out the stinger-happy insect ... Read More
Cold Weather Damage Feb. 05, 2014
Q: We moved south to get out of the cold winters, but we didn't go far enough. After the first bad c... Read More
All-America Selections 2014 Award Winners Jan. 29, 2014
One way I have found to pick the best plants for my garden is to look for plants tested and approved... Read More
2014 Green Thumb Awards Jan. 15, 2014
Last week we talked about the five new plant varieties that have won 2014 Green Thumb Awards present... Read More
Garden Tools Dec. 18, 2013
It is not too late to think about the gardener on your list. Most gardeners need gloves, pruners, ha... Read More
Cold-Tolerant Gardening Dec. 04, 2013
Well, winter is here, and we are so busy with the holidays that it can be hard to remember the veget... Read More
Wild Kingdom in the City Backyard Jul. 19, 2010
It's a savage wilderness, here in my city yard. From a distance, it looks like a Victorian postcard ... Read More
