Blog Post
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Do Deer Eat Daffodils?
When it comes to maintaining a beautiful garden in areas populated by deer, one common concern gardeners have is whether their daffodils are safe from these voracious grazers. In this...
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Bulbs and Other Root Systems
Various plants employ different underground structures—such as bulbs, rhizomes and taproots—for propagation and nutrient storage. This guide explains the key types of these structures and examines some of their characteristics....
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Coneflowers: How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Echinacea
Coneflowers, also known as Echinacea, have become a staple in many gardens. Their striking appearance, rich history and numerous benefits make them a popular choice among gardeners. In this comprehensive...
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Ranunculus for Early Bloom
The beautiful colors and folds of ranunculus petals can't be beat! They bloom in early spring, providing the flower farmer a head start on the season. Watching their buds unfold...
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Garden Days Leading Up to Winter
You and I both know it: Increasingly shorter days means less time in the garden. Here at the farm, we're still in cleanup mode. In fact, we've gotten behind in...
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Anticipating Autumn
Autumn is just around the bend. Gardeners, flower farmers and anyone who appreciates the seasonal change are anticipating all that comes with fall, including the beauty. We see the signs,...
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Take Your Garden into Autumn
It's transitioning time—a time to savor what's happening in the garden now while looking ahead to the future. The gardens and fields are definitely taking on a new look. We...
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Summer's End
Summer will soon be ending, and fall will soon be starting. The best way to deal with this reality, my garden friends, is to embrace it. We still have plenty...
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Late Summer in the Garden
It's late summer, and as I stroll through my gardens and field in the early morning hours, I can see and feel the approach of fall. For gardeners and flower...
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Just Around the Bend
You know the familiar expression, "It's just around the bend." Well, that's the phrase we can use right now to describe where we are in relation to full planting weather....
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Easter
It's Easter week and everyone is looking forward to the blooms that bring the Easter Sunday meal together. The flower for Easter is known as the Easter Lily, but there's...
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Spring Forth
Well, garden friends, according to the calendar it's officially spring—although Mother Nature will surely beg to differ. Here at the farm, tulips are in bloom, ornamental trees are showing color...