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Composting Basics

From start to finish, it's not as difficult as you thought!

Five-part article series on flower-drying starts here 

Eight-part article series on vegetable gardening starts here

Asian Lily Beetles 

A new scourge in New England ornamental and veggie gardens.

Japanese Beetles 

They can be controlled...but not the way you think.


The Mind~Body~Spirit
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in California's Gold Country was a tremendous success!



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The days of slow, back-breaking composting are over!
 
Get it done in 21 days without turning!


NEW!  Great Gifts For Friends & Family! 

Puzzles for kids of all ages — Fretwork for home decor — Whirligigs — And wooden toys from out of the past !
 

 


 

Chrysanthemums...Getting "hardy" ones through a hard winter 

All about Hostas | Dealing with Slugs | Japanese Beetles | Asian Lily Beetles 
Storing Seeds
| Cats & Dogs in the Garden | An Effective Deer Fence 
Lies & Misinformation in the Gardening World | The Language of Flowers 

 


A Very Special Daylily
White...but without the yellow tint 
Hybridizing Daylilies


Hate Deerflies?
Check out this very satisfying photo


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