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Great books to give gardeners
If you are looking for a special gift for that gardener on your list, one of these books will be a great addition to the tool shed – I mean...
Fire Safety in the Garden
Mulch selection makes a difference One or two minutes may be all the warning you get when it comes to fire. Fire-safe gardening around your home can give you...
Passion fruit plant flourishes against the odds
On a fluke I picked up a passion fruit plant at my local farmer's market. A few of my Master Gardener friends had been successful growing it and had raved...
What to do when you find an eight-layer yellowjacket nest
Yes, even yellowjackets can be beneficial insects. They feed on aphids, caterpillars, flies and even grasshoppers. They also help with your clean-up chores by...
Steer clear of tarantula hawks
I was sitting on my deck here in Saratoga recently and noticed a beautiful, albeit very large, bug walking near me. I wasn't sure what it was, but after doing...