Articles filed under Gardening
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Batavia Community Garden gets 1-year leaseJan 06, 2014 3:35 pm - The Batavia Community Garden gets to stay on a lot at Main and Water streets another year for sure, but not for another four years as originally had been proposed. The c...
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Concrete steppingstones — big look, small costJan 05, 2014 12:00 am - I find the best small-budget gardening ideas on Pinterest. I gather them to help gardeners realize how to create low-cost features that make a big difference in the yard...
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Despite the cold, there’s much gardening work to be doneJan 04, 2014 12:00 am - With temperatures now consistently dipping into the teens, my time spent outdoors tending to my winter garden is becoming less frequent. That leaves more time than ever ...
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Climate of change ahead for gardeningJan 02, 2014 4:30 am - While many gardeners scan the newly arrived seed catalogs to plan their next growing season, the industry’s visionaries are pouring talent and resources into products an...
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Hollies need males to look their bestJan 01, 2014 4:45 am - You might deck your halls with boughs of homegrown holly, but unless you planned ahead, those boughs could lack red berries. And that leads us to some frank talk about s...
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How to make a rental feel like homeDec 29, 2013 12:00 am - Calling a rental apartment home doesn't have to mean living with ugly light fixtures, hideous appliances and blah white walls. Three years ago, newlywed Seattle designer...
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Snow presents challenges for gardenersDec 22, 2013 12:00 am - Monitor your garden for animal damage during the winter and install protection as needed. Look for gnawed bark at the base of trees and shrubs. Rabbits can cause conside...
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Hackberry's worth a second lookDec 17, 2013 4:30 am - With many trees and shrubs now bereft of leaves and flowers, more subtle aspects of the landscape come into focus. A tree that many people hardly notice captures my full...
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How early is too early to plant?Dec 16, 2013 12:07 pm - “Plant early and you’ll plant often” is an old saying containing more than a kernel of caution. Timing is everything in gardening. Start too soon and you’ll lose your c...
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Be careful when applying ice treatmentsDec 15, 2013 4:30 am - When using ice melting chemicals on slippery areas, follow directions carefully. Many people apply too much ice melt, which can cause damage to walks and adjacent plants...