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Why put a Bounty on Beauty?
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Why put a Bounty on Beauty?

Some states are offering a bounty for Bradford pear trees.
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Judy’s Favorite Creamy Broccoli Soup
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Judy’s Favorite Creamy Broccoli Soup

3 cups fresh or frozen broccoli, cut up 1/2 cup water 1 tsp salt 2 TBS cornstarch 2 1/2 cups...
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Judy’s Stuffed Peppers
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Judy’s Stuffed Peppers

Stuffed Peppers 1 lb. ground beef or turkey ½ med. onion diced 1 large or 2 med. tomatoes or 7...
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Minding Your Fall Mums
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Minding Your Fall Mums

  It is Time to Get our Minds into Fall.  We are seeing pumpkins and mums appearing everywhere. Though we hate...
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Zucchini Refrigerator Pickles
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Zucchini Refrigerator Pickles

Easy Zucchini Refrigerator Pickles 6 small zucchini (may also use cucumbers) 1 onion 1 cup sugar 1 ½ c. white...
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A Terrific Tale of Two Oaks
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A Terrific Tale of Two Oaks

Once upon a time, there were two oaks. But seriously, let me tell you about these two terrific oaks. So...
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Raising River Birch
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Raising River Birch

River Birch Native River birch is native to nearly the entire eastern half of the United States, from as far...
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Cold Weather Garden Favorites
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Cold Weather Garden Favorites

August heat has everyone dreaming of fall and some cooler temperatures.This summer has been brutal with its heat and humidity....
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Superior Trees are Native Trees
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Superior Trees are Native Trees

When you decide to add another tree to your landscape, it needs to be a well-thought-out plan. Always remember, the...
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Maples of North Carolina
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Maples of North Carolina

Maple tree in the fall I use the term magical to describe the maples of North Carolina, because they are,...
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3 Ingredient Blueberry Cobbler
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3 Ingredient Blueberry Cobbler

1 box of yellow cake mix 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries 1 can of sprite or 7-up    Pre-heat...
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Pretty Pansies in a Pot
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Pretty Pansies in a Pot

August begins the autumn pansy growing season here at the nursery.
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Amazing Perennials That You Need Now
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Amazing Perennials That You Need Now

Great perennials can do a lot for a heat weary garden.
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Super Simple Chores for August
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Super Simple Chores for August

Simple Chores done in August could keep your garden looking fabulous until the first frost. Next spring your garden will...
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Unbelievably Simple Blueberry & Lemon Cheesecake
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Unbelievably Simple Blueberry & Lemon Cheesecake

Blueberry Lemon No-Bake Cheesecake This recipe for unbelievably simple Blueberry and Lemon cheesecake is sure to become a favorite with...
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How To Stay Infatuated With Your Petunias
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How To Stay Infatuated With Your Petunias

Pink Petunias Petunias seem to be a staple for every spring and summer garden. However, it seems as though they...
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5 Important Chores For Your Garden
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5 Important Chores For Your Garden

Any annuals and perennials that grow through the summer will need a little extra TLC in the heat of summer
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All You Need to Know About Air Plants
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All You Need to Know About Air Plants

Air Plants, Otherwise known as the tillandsia. Native to Central America and Mexico, it has also been naturalized in Florida,...
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Geraniums vs. Searing Summer Heat
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Geraniums vs. Searing Summer Heat

When geraniums are blooming, it seems the summer heat will never end. Even though the calendar divides the seasons fairly...
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Red, White, and Blue Icebox Cake
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Red, White, and Blue Icebox Cake

1   8 oz box of cream cheese 20 ish graham crackers  1 cup powdered sugar 1  Tbs. vanilla 1 Tbs....
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