Gardening in New England
10 Best Shade-Loving Plants | Gardening Advice
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Looking to accent the shady areas of your garden or outdoor landscape this summer? There are several shade-loving... Read More »
Easy Roses to Plant and Care for in New England
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Growing roses in New England can be tricky due to the varied and often unpredictable weather that this... Read More »
10 Timeless Tips to Add Visual Interest to Your Garden
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Gardens that are in harmony with the environment lend a feeling of peace that can’t be denied. If... Read More »
Garden Cloche | Tips and Instructions
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A garden cloche is essentially a scaled-down greenhouse used to protect young plants against the elements. First designed... Read More »
Repot Houseplants | How to Transfer Plants into Larger Containers
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Repotting houseplants is an essential component to keeping plants healthy and encouraging new growth. When roots become bound... Read More »
10 Best Non-Toxic Houseplants: How to Care for and Identify Them
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When choosing plants for the home, office or as a gift, it’s important to be aware of the... Read More »
Gardening | The 10 Best Low Light Houseplants
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Not all plants require bright light to flourish; in fact, some plants do best in low to medium... Read More »
Top 10 Easy Houseplants
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Do you love the look of lush live houseplants and the homey feel that houseplants lend to a... Read More »
Houseplant Tips for Winter
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Houseplants make a home more welcoming, especially during our long, cold New England winters. Living plants that are... Read More »
The Benefits of Evergreen Conifer Trees
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“In the depths of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer.” –Albert Camus... Read More »
The Beautiful Winterberry Bush
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Winterberry is a species of the holly bush native to eastern North America and Canada. It’s abundant in... Read More »
10 Holiday Gift Ideas from the Garden
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Gardeners are known to be some of the most giving people on earth. We love to teach, share... Read More »
Tips to Care for a Live Christmas Tree
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Using a live Christmas tree during the holidays has been steadily gaining popularity over the years. Depending on... Read More »
How to Plant a Cranberry Bed
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Cranberries were first discovered in New England by Native Americans centuries ago. The berries were used for food,... Read More »
Fall Flowers and Plants | Seven Seasonal Ways to Display Your Favorite Fall Flowers and Plants
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Get the most out of your fall flowers, even after the first frost by displaying them in fun... Read More »
How to Grow Oak Trees from Acorns
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“From little acorns mighty oaks do grow” — American Proverb This is the perfect time of year to... Read More »
Learn How to Plant Fall Bulbs
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Take the first steps to prepare for next year’s garden by planting fall bulbs. These simple tips and... Read More »
How to Preserve Gourds and Display Them, too!
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Displaying colorful gourds that mimic the hues of New England’s fall foliage is a festive way to celebrate... Read More »
How to Harvest and Dry Seeds
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It’s time to gather this past summer’s seeds from your favorite flowers and veggies to save for next... Read More »
How to Press Flowers
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With the end of the growing season fast approaching, pressing and preserving flowers is an inexpensive and fun... Read More »
10 Mid-Summer Gardening Tips to Prolong the Life of Flowers and Plants
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It’s that time of year when our gardens have put on their best show, produced their crops and... Read More »
Birdbath Basics: Installation and Maintenance
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A garden just isn’t quite the same without a birdbath or two. Well maintained birdbaths placed in inviting... Read More »
Plants that Repel Insects and Garden Pests Naturally
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Have the summer insects and pests been “bugging” or attacking you and your prized plants? Why not introduce... Read More »
Grow Plants in Wood Pallet Garden Frames
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Wood pallet garden frames are the latest trend in gardening? If this is something you want to experiment... Read More »
5 Great Garden Combinations of Ornamental and EdiblePlants
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Edible and ornamental plants grow beautifully alongside each other and make interesting container gardens, arrangements and traditional garden... Read More »
Build a Rock Garden in a Day
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If you think small scale, it’s easy to build a rock garden in one day. This simple project... Read More »
Create a Container Garden
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When you create a container garden, think about using a theme that’s fun, beautiful or serves a purpose.... Read More »
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