So, you want to use your fall leaves in your compost pile? Well, that is a great idea, but there...
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Planting Fruit Trees in the Fall
You have probably heard that you can plant your fruit trees in the spring. Well, that is correct. You surely...
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Fall Planting: What is Hydro Zoning?
Watering your fall plants As autumn approaches and you prepare for your fall planting, it's important to consider the most...
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The Secret to Growing Rhododendrons: Tips from the Pros
Rhododendron Rhododendrons have long been a favorite among gardeners for their thick, glossy evergreen leaves and clusters of beautiful trumpet-shaped...
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Insects with Benefits. It’s a Thing.
Did you know that certain insects have the potential to act as natural pesticides? Insects with benefits! These beneficial...
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Native, Kousa, and Hybrid Dogwoods
There are a lot of different dogwoods on the market. You might be wondering what the real difference is. Just...
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Dogwoods: The Right Way
Hybrid pink dogwood You may find it hard to find a dogwood tree by late April. That is because a...
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Should You Plant Cover Crops?
When you think of planting cover crops, you probably think that only huge farms do that. Well, you would be...
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Southern Living Squash Casserole
I found this squash casserole recipe on the Southern Living website. You may know that we carry a lot of...
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Good vs. Evil- The Humingbird Moth
Good vs. evil- the hummingbird moth. If you have ever seen one of these beautiful, graceful insects, you have probably...
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A”hoy”a! Learning how to grow Hoya
Rope Hoya Many different types of hoya can be grown but we will take the next few minutes to focus...
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Gardener’s Lasagna
Gardeners Lasagna Gardener’s Lasagna 2 medium zucchinis sliced lengthwise 1 lb. ground beef 1 onion diced 1 small green...
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Wading Through the Weeds
If you have ever removed weeds from your garden, only to find they have seemingly sprung back to life with...
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12 Things to do in Late July-August
Picture by Peggy Choucair This is the month to begin to think about fall. So we have compiled a short...
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Tomato Hornworms & Parasitic Wasps
tomato hornworm If you plant tomatoes in your garden every year, it is highly probable that you have come across...
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A Passion for Pollinators
June is the month of pollinators. And, if you are like me, you are passionate about pollinators. Hence, we should...
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Don’t Fear the Spider Plant
Spider Plant Most houseplant enthusiasts are familiar with the beloved spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum). It is also called Airplane Plant....
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Monster Swiss Cheese Plant: AKA Monstera
Swiss Cheese Plant Your Monster Swiss Cheese plant or, Monstera as they are commonly known, might be a lot easier...
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Lantana: The Invincible Blooms
If you are not familiar with lantana as a summer plant, I am here to tell you there's no way...
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April 15, 2021
Jim Mitchell, co-owner of Mitchell's Nursery & Greenhouse, presents during a Virtual Mixer hosted by the Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce.