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Welcome Spring with a Renewed Flower Bed
What a difference a year can make. As we celebrate the first day of spring, with new plants emerging from their winter hibernation, we...
Oh, deer. What have you done?
Rarely do I have a garden conversation that doesn’t include deer. Living in West Virginia means living among wildlife and, most often, herds of...
Hitching a horse to a tree and other garden lessons from 100 years ago
As February ends and before the garden chores of March begin, I am taking a break. I have gathered a few books and settled...
Seeds to plants — let’s start at the beginning
After a career in retail, I get it: Stores can rush the seasons. I agree that it can feel wrong.
This week, Valentine’s Day and...
A Tropical State of Mind
As the holidays wind down and we enter into a new year, many folks look forward to heading south for the winter. This winter’s...
No light? No problem! Pick plants that seek the shade
No windows? No problem! Not every plant needs a corner window and hours of natural sunlight to grow. There is a long list of...