Home and Garden
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Plant Propagation 101Nov 17, 2007 10:00 pm - If you're thinking of trying to propagate a family plant -- or any plant, for that matter -- here is some advice. How to collect seeds • Choose plants that seem especial...
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Look beyond tried-and-true houseplants to brighten the holidaysNov 17, 2007 10:00 pm - Poinsettias make quick decorations for your home or hostess gifts when you're visiting during the holidays. But what if you want something a little different? Local nurs...
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A gardener's musings at the twilight of the growing seasonNov 17, 2007 10:00 pm - Leaves from a gardener's notebook: • I wouldn't give common witchhazel much notice if it bloomed in spring, along with most other shrubs. But it doesn't. Instead, its fr...
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Know your quince, before you take a bite
Nov 17, 2007 10:00 pm - Maybe you've seen quince jelly on the grocery shelf -- and then taken a look at that quince bush outside. Can you eat the fruit hanging from the bush? That all depends o...
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Take it slow when restoring storm-ravaged landscape
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Plan now how your holiday table will look
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Why your bulbs didn't bloomNov 10, 2007 10:00 pm - Q. My bulbs just didn't come up at all? What gives? A. This kind of disappointment is generally caused by: • Animals eating the bulbs or young plants (see www.bu...
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Garden calendarNov 10, 2007 10:00 pm - Garden clubs • The Garden Club of Inverness hosts Esther Galantowicz of the floral shop Scarlet Petal for a demonstration on holiday arrangements. The club meets 9:30 a....
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They promise you a rose gardenNov 10, 2007 10:00 pm - Are you dreaming of gorgeous roses that are easy to grow? Easy Elegance from Bailey Nurseries in Minnesota swears they have them. The new ones in the collection for next...
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Gardeners express themselves with yard art