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Easter lilies delight with an abundance of large trumpet-shaped white flowers that exude a sweet and beautiful fragrance, and un uncanny ability to bloom at precisely Easter each year. White lilies symbolize purity, hope and peace, and enjoy a long association with the Christianity, dating back to the bible.  What...

We all know this winter has been long and drawn out. You’re probably more than ready to get going on gardening. Be patient and do not work in your planting beds if the soil is wet! Working wet soil causes compaction and closes vital air pockets. The hard work you...

Forcing branches allows us to enjoy a burst of color and brighten up our homes in the middle of winter with materials from our own garden. We all keenly await the arrival of spring in those cold and dark winter months, and although we cannot change the seasons, we can...

Create a garden calendar for 2023. Make note of new plantings, pest or disease problems, successes or failures. You’ll find it not only fun but very useful for future reference. Include photos of before and after. When the winter wind whips you can enjoy thoughts of spring greenery! Get into...