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THE DOWNSIZED GARDEN BY KERRY ANN MENDEZMy head is in the clouds! St. Lynn’s Press, based in Pittsburgh, offered me the opportunity to write on a topic that is near and dear to my heart: The Downsized Garden. This is exactly the journey I had to take after my husband’s awful accident. As many of…
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Liquid Fence Dog and Cat Repellent Okay, I agree that Fido and Fluffy can be our best friends, but when these loved ones (or other’s loved ones) start straying into the garden, emotions can flare. Thankfully Liquid Fence has an Eco-friendly repellent that can stop these nasty habits. Liquid Fence Dog and Cat repellent is…
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Espoma offers a complete line of organic mixes and soil amendments that are perfect for indoor and outdoor gardening. Each mix contains a rich blend of only the finest natural ingredients. No synthetic plant foods or chemicals are used. The Organic Potting Mix is a hot-seller for indoor and outdoor containers. It comes in 4,…
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Proven Winners Begonia benariensis ‘Surefire Red’ and ‘Surefire Rose’ are dazzling, fool-proof annuals that surpasses expectations in BOTH blazing sun and deep shade. Surefire Begonias Surefire Begonias thrive in containers, window boxes or massed in landscapes. But give these ‘cowboys’ room, they have a quick draw and rapidly grow into bushy, upright plants with gently…
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Bottlebrush (Fothergilla) Fothergilla (sounds like a dinosaur name) is native to the southeastern United States. This lovely, well-behaved, flowering shrub is commonly recommended as a substitute for burning bush (Euonymus alatus), a highly invasive plant. Bottlebrush enjoys sun to part sun and comes in a range of heights, from 2’ to 8’. In springtime it’s…
Read MoreThank you for your outstanding presentation at the Framingham Garden Club. I have heard nothing but positive praise for your practical and simplified gardening ideas….One member commented that you were the best speaker we have had for a hort presentation in all the years she has been a member. Nancy, Vice President, Framingham Garden Club…
Read MoreAlways love having you in Greenwich. I have absolutely no free time, but signed up for your lecture and was not disappointed. You are a realistic, hands on, balanced gardener. I love all your new ideas. Now – need to have time and get my hands on some of those fabulous suggestions 🙂 Thank you! …
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THE GRAND GARDEN SHOW FEATURING PROVEN WINNERS The second annual Grand Garden Show takes place Sunday, August 24 through Tuesday, August 26 at the premier Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island in Michigan. The hotel is breath-taking and the site of one of Proven Winners’ Signature Gardens. Contributing greatly to the hotel’s ambiance is the relaxed…
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Prune most roses in early spring, except for those that only bloom once in early summer. Many antique roses fall into this category and should be pruned immediately after blooming. For all other roses, watch for green leaf buds to push forth from stems and prune back canes right above outward facing buds. I prune…
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WHY NOT TRY A TRIATHLON? As many of you know, I’m always bragging on my twin sister, Kim, who is an amazing triathlete. Several years ago she was ranked 17 in the United States in her age bracket. (This picture is her in the Kona Ironman a few years ago). A triathlon is a combination…
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