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Get the dirt: beginner gardening tips

The biggest piece of advice for beginners is to start small. One mistake that first timers tend to make is planting too much and having enough to feed the neighborhood or more weeding than you want to think about. So start small and don’t get overwhelmed. Enjoy!


Growing tip: Growing Herbs

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Plants valued for their flavoring, scent or as medicinal remedies are called herbs. For example, basil, oregano, and fennel are used for Italian cooking; lavender and lemon verbena to make potpourri; or chamomile and mints to make your own teas.

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Special Mulching

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Special Mulching for Special Plants A handful of plants need special attention. Many roses fit this category. Some of the old roses and new roses can be very tolerant of our winters, but a lot of roses that were developed in the mid to late 1900s have a terrible hardiness record. You need to protect […]

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Watering

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Few things are as easy and as important as good watering! Plants need water as much as they need nutrition, sunlight, and support. If it goes without those other things a little too long, they will recover. If the plant goes without water too long, it may not recover. First let’s talk about plants growing in […]

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Fertilization

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The Why While plants will often survive on their own, most of us are not willing to settle for survive. We are looking for flourish, prosper, or thrive! Many soils in typical residential areas are poor at best, all the good “stuff” was taken away before you moved in. We humans are impatient beings! When […]

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Butterfly Gardens

Attracting butterflies to your garden https://www.mnla.com/videos/ButterflyGardens(1280×720)_converted.mp4 Run time: 02:14

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Growing tip: Growing Tomatoes

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Tomatoes require care and feeding. Then, by nature, they run wild! It’s your job to tend and guide them.

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Early May Planting

When to start planting and what to plant in Massachusetts https://www.mnla.com/videos/EarlyMayPlanting(1280×720)_converted.mp4 Run time: 02:08

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Growing tip: Planting Tomatoes

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Plant tomatoes and—presto!—a garden. Whether in a pot, patch, or plot – tomatoes capture the essence of summer. Follow a few simple steps for a bountiful crop.

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Growing tip: Watering New Plantings

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The roots of newly planted trees and shrubs must be kept steadily moist, but not soggy, as the developing roots establish in new soil.

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Growing tip: Caring for Seedlings

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Place the containers in a bright sunny window (the sooner the better) and turn slightly each day.

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