Articles filed under Gardening
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Home and Garden CalendarDec 19, 2023 12:41 am - Send events for this calendar to homes@dailyherald.com with “calendar listing” in the subject line. Deadline is two weeks prior to the event. Jan. 4 Housepl...
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Poinsettia will thrive with proper careDec 13, 2023 9:40 am - It is a good idea to either remove decorative foil from the bottom of gift plant pots or punch holes in the foil to allow water to drain properly. Standing water and mois...
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How to pick a Christmas treeDec 10, 2023 10:00 pm - When choosing a Christmas tree, select one with firm needles that don't drop off when the tree is raised up a few inches and dropped to the ground. A small needle drop i...
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Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners host holiday potluck Dec. 19Dec 06, 2023 10:00 pm - The Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners will hold annual holiday potluck and White Elephant gift exchange on Tuesday, Dec. 19. They will be discussing the club's future, voting...
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How to keep your live Christmas tree fresh through the new yearDec 04, 2023 4:00 am - Christmas tree season is in full swing, and local sellers and arborists are reminding shoppers how best to choose and care for a live tree to keep it fresh through Decem...
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Winterize by sharpening tools, mounding rosesDec 02, 2023 5:00 am - Sharpen and clean your garden tools before putting them away for the season. Sharpen spades with an electric hand grinder and put the bevel on the inside edge of the spa...
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A dozen fresh-picked holiday gift ideas for gardenersDec 02, 2023 5:00 am - The best holiday gifts for gardeners are the ones that keep their minds in the dirt, even during the off-season. These gardening and garden-themed gifts will sow the see...
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Browning evergreens? What you need to knowDec 02, 2023 5:00 am - Are your evergreens turning yellow or brown? The symptoms could indicate a problem, but chances are they're just part of the trees' seasonal aging process. Close examina...
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Weed Ladies winter sale opens Nov. 30Nov 26, 2023 10:00 pm - The Weed Ladies Winter Sale features creative seasonal floral arrangements for sale. Each one-of-a-kind silk or dried floral creation has been designed by the Weed Ladie...
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Learn how to manage your garden by testing soilNov 25, 2023 9:00 am - Have your garden soil tested to determine how best to manage it and what fertilizers to use. Make a composite sample from a few areas in the bed and send them in for te...