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Fall Compost Tips

Fall is here, and that means your compost pile needs a bit of attention before the winter arrives. Here in New England, our winters get quite cold, and our gardens go to sleep. My compost pile doesn't get used as often during the cold winter...

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Time to Freshen Up Your Soil

After the winter, it doesn't take much to give the soil in your flower beds and veggie gardens a boost. Follow these few simple tips to get the most out of your soil: To till or not to till   The first thing we do in spring...

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That’s One Lucky Lilac

When we got a late Spring frost I was very worried that my one year old Lilac was in trouble. I know a hard late frost can cause Lilac's not to bloom, but it looks like this new guy is going to be OK. I'm...

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Every Garden Tells a Story

I love antiquing and finding different things to put in my garden. I've seen people use everything from old wooden wheels, vintage soda crates and rustic ladders to support vines. I especially liked seeing antique garden tools that create interest in a flower bed. Tell your...

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