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Feb 8, 2010, New Look Site

We are giving the site a fresh new look for spring. As we make the transition to our new template, you may find some pages still have the old design. It will take a week or so to complete the changeover. Thank you in advance for your patience.

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Feb 2, 2010, Gardening with kids

How to nurture budding gardeners - tips for gardening with kids

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Jan 18, 2010, False blue indigo - Perennial Plant of the Year

The Perennial Plant Association's 2010 Perennial Plant of the Year is false blue indigo (Baptisia australis). The Association's Plant of the Year must be suited to a wide range of climates, low maintenance, easy to propagate and have multiple seasons of interest. Baptisia certainly fits the bill. Learn more here:

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Jan 11, 2010, Seed-starting 101

Now that the seed catalogs are out, it's fun to think ahead for spring. If you haven't grown plants from seed before, here's a primer to help you get started.

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Nov 24, 2009, Caring for Holiday Plants

Azaleas, Christmas cacti, poinsettias and cyclamen add a festive touch to your home at this time of the year. Here's how to keep your holiday plants blooming and looking their best.

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Nov 5, 2009, Exotic amaryllis - splendid blooms for winter

It's prime time for holiday amaryllis. With gorgeous blooms and rich colors these flowers will light up your winter day like nothing else. Amaryllis bulbs make great gifts, and they're easy to ship.

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Oct 7, 2009, Cutting back peonies

Today's garden question: Can I hurt peonies by cutting the stalks off before the frost kills them? We leave them up all summer and I'm trying to get a jump on my fall gardening.

Yvonne answers: No you can’t hurt them now. They are getting close to dying away in any case, so go ahead and cut away.

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Oct 6, 2009, Bulb planting tips

Key things to know for a great bulb show next spring: For good root development, get them into the ground about six weeks before hard frost comes in your area. Now is the time in many regions.

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