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Snapdragons (Antirrhinum majus) are a garden favorite that loves cooler autumn temperatures. Photo Credit: lezumbalaberenjena CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

November Plant Spotlight - Snapdragons

November’s plant spotlight is Snapdragons (Antirrhinum majus). Snapdragons are a garden favorite that loves cooler autumn temperatures. Snapdragons get …

Bird Feeder

November Gardening Tips

November is now upon us. Soon our minds may be focused on preparing for the holiday season, but there …

Callicarpa americana branch with berries

October Plant Spotlight - American Beautyberry

October’s plant spotlight is American Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana). American beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) is a woody, deciduous, perennial shrub that produces …

Chrysanthemum blooming

October Gardening Tips

Now that fall weather is upon us, October is a great time to enjoy working in your gardens and …

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4-H Cooking Spin Club

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September Gardening Tips

As fall is just around the corner, September is a great time to start prepping your garden for cooler …

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Webworms or Bagworms?

There is often confusion as to which insect pest is called webworms and which is called bagworms. Some think …

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August Gardening Tips

The hot summer days of August may make it challenging to find comfortable weather to work in the garden. …

Cover photo for How to Change Hydrangea Color

How to Change Hydrangea Color

Hydrangeas are a popular flowering shrub in the landscape with showy flowers in late spring through early summer. Hydrangeas …

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June Gardening Tips

As we welcome in summer, our gardens are now in full swing. With summer weather we have to keep …

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Squash is a popular summer vegetable we often try to grow in our gardens. However, one challenge when growing …

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