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Margaret Lauterbach: Farewell to a gardener — and a friend – The Idaho Statesman

Margaret Lauterbach: Farewell to a gardener — and a friend
The Idaho Statesman
By Margaret Lauterbach The Treasure Valley has lost a fine and generous gardener, Ross Hadfield, and I lost a good friend with his passing on Feb. 10. Intelligence, a sharp eye, love and respect for growing things, willingness to share what he'd

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Forcing Spring Flowering Trees and Shrubs

I’ve heard the cherry trees have already started to bloom in Washington D.C. and my own daffodils have buds, so I can’t complain about being tired of winter. But I know some of you are still snowbound and longing for a breath of spring air. By February, most spring blooming trees and shrubs have experienced a suitable  period of  cold dormancy and are just waiting for a little warmth to break out into a spring dance. You can wake them up early, with a little nudging. Cut a vase full of branches, for indoor color. It’s not hard to force spring flowering trees into bloom and it’s kind of fun to be able to control nature for a change. Especially when nature keeps us scratching our heads, like this winter.

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Local gardening: The fab color of 2012 in your garden – The State


The State
Local gardening: The fab color of 2012 in your garden
The State
Spring is in the air: birds have amped up their morning melodies, evenings come later in the day, perennials are fleshing out their meager winter foliage and … it's time for the South Carolina Midlands Master Gardeners Association Spring Symposium.

Local gardening: The fab color of 2012 in your garden – The State

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Gardening & More: Hamburg authors write first book on little hostas – Metrowny.com


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Gardening & More: Hamburg authors write first book on little hostas
Metrowny.com
Many people have only a patio or balcony for gardening and they want something suitable for the space. Many people also find they have little time or money to spend on gardening. Little hostas can be used on their own or with companion plants to make

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NMSU To Host Food Growing Expo For Home Gardeners – KTSM News Channel 9

NMSU To Host Food Growing Expo For Home Gardeners
KTSM News Channel 9
LOS LUNAS, NM — With gardening season just around the corner, many people are beginning to plan what to plant. Others are wondering how they will use the produce once it is harvested. Helpful answers are on the way from New Mexico State University's

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Gardeners urged to follow in footsteps of City of Prospect, SA – NewsMaker (press release)

Gardeners urged to follow in footsteps of City of Prospect, SA
NewsMaker (press release)
Gardeners need to respond to the challenges of climate change and take the opportunity to be bold, imaginative and smart in the choices they now make. With the majority of Aussie gardens still modeled on those of our European counterparts,

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FRANKLIN COUNTY GARDENING: Pruned trees grow best fruit – Chambersburg Public Opinion

FRANKLIN COUNTY GARDENING: Pruned trees grow best fruit
Chambersburg Public Opinion
Gardeners who have such a tree are often at a loss as to how to get it back in shape. According to Ward Upman, Kansas State University Extension associate, often the best advice for such a tree is to make one pruning cut at ground level and start over
Gardener prepares for springPeabody Gazette Bulletin

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FRANKLIN COUNTY GARDENING: Pruned trees grow best fruit – Chambersburg Public Opinion

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