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When you need to get out on a trail but don’t want to drive, I have an idea for you. Behind gate 116 in the Auburn State Recreation area is Ranch Trail. This trail is enjoyed predominantly by mountain bike riders. It runs alongside the Mammot…

What is it about gardens that invites us in? What allures us to dig in the soil, to sow seeds, to carefully tend tiny seedlings as we would tiny children? The essence of gardening is likely different for each individual. For some, the idea of…

Whether you want to create a tropical oasis indoors or dress up your décor, plants are the answer. A few plants set on the floor, hanging from the ceiling, or displayed on a table can beautify any room, boost your mood, and reduce stress.

A stroll around the yard on this cool late-January day, it is surprising to see some colorful blooming plants amidst the still leafless deciduous trees, and the now greening grasses coming up in the fields. One striking plant is the red-hot p…

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The sun is shining, and it is very tempting to get out in the garden – especially after being inside during the recent torrential rain we have had. But, however inviting it may be, it is wise to wait a week or so for things to dry out a littl…

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It’s a new year, and an appropriate time to share this quote by Josephine Neuse, author of The Country Garden (1970) – “Anyone who thinks gardening starts in the spring and ends in the fall is missing the best part of the whole year; for gard…

What an extraordinary fall. With leaf colors popping all over our county, fairly warm days, cold nights (think chill hours for fruit trees), and some welcome rain to start the fall-winter season, this has been…

Garden centers, florists and grocery stores are filling their shelves with a variety of holiday plants; a sure sign the holidays are approaching. This is the time of year to give, receive or fill your…

With the falling rain, the garden is resting, but not for long. Blueberries and cane berries (black berries and raspberries) grow well in our area, although some planning and soil preparation will yield better results.

Since Halloween is a few days away, I thought I’d revisit an article from October 2020 (which was a horrifying year in and of itself) in which I highlighted some rather odd, unusual, and sometimes…

As you transition your gardens from fall to winter, you may be contemplating a bit of garden clean up. Before reaching for the pruners and rakes, consider all the benefits and beauty of leaving healthy…

Whether your indoor garden has outgrown its location or you are looking to expand your garden, a bit of pinching, pruning or propagating may be the answer. Grooming houseplants keeps your indoor garden looking its…