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Indiana Thomsen and the Cabbage Worms of Doom

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May The 4th Be With You

It's cold and rainy and there's not a lot of gardening to do. So I'm phoning it in with this ace-in-the-hole...

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Chickens in the Garden

Chickens in the garden do both good and bad. Here are tips for letting them roam free while keeping the garden neat.

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Paula at 2:17pm July 2

Some of my best memories are of chickens working over the veg garden.

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Pros and Cons of Garden Chickens

The theory behind keeping free-range poultry—chickens that are allowed to roam the garden at their will—is wonderful, but the practice is not always quite so simple. Here are the pros and c

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Paula at 2:21pm July 2

The worst is when they taste test all of your ripe tomatoes, and prune the lettuce.

Pomona at 10:24pm July 2

I see I'm not the only one who's suffered. I had them dig nice little craters in my containers, where they would then settle in for a nap or brood. I liked the chicken-depredation-prevention tips in this article.

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July 1 at 12:41pm

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Q&A: What is late blight?

I heard there’s a disease spreading this year called late blight that affects tomato and potato crops. Should I be worrie

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Plants We Love: Maidenhair Ferns

The delicate, ruffled fronds of maidenhair ferns (Adiantum species) belie their rugged nature. They’re easy to grow and they keep the shade garden looking lively all summer. Choose from three native species to find the best for your garde

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Tip of the Week: Dress Up a Hanging Basket

Here’s an easy way to make a hanging basket look more lush and colorful. When you’re done, you won’t see the pot a

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Have you ever seen a more glamorous way to protect a blueberry bush from birds?

The blueberries will be ripe soon and I want to be sure I get a few this year- and I want to do it with style, of course! (You know you want to see these photos! So click through!)

June 29 at 12:31pm

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Have You Ever? (A Fun Don't To Do!)

Have you ever been at a party, outside on someone's patio, and the overwhelming need to deadhead the hosts' containers becomes too strong to fight?

June 26 at 10:59am

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catherine at 1:41pm June 27

I am so glad that I am not alone and that maybe someone will do it at my house

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April at 12:09pm June 26

I enjoy your tips. Short and to the point.

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This Public Service Message: Bagworms

I'm not an entomologist or even an etymologist (but I might be an Entenmannsologist) but I can tell you what you need to know about this devastating grossness.

June 25 at 12:13pm

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June 25 at 10:40am

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Heat Wave!

It had been unseasonably chilly for a long, long time. Then BOOM!

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Linda at 8:58pm June 24

Flash floods on Friday, 94 degrees today! My outdoor plants are wilting!

Horticulture: The Art & Science of Smart Gardening at 7:38am June 25

Here in Cincinnati it's hot, hot, hot! In the 90s and humid all week, and it's only june. le sigh

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Q&A: The Right Mowing Height

I’ve heard I should mow my lawn to a certain height. What is it, and wh

June 23 at 7:51pm

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Plants We Love: Bee Balm

Bee balm (Monarda didyma) is a bushy perennial that flowers from mid- to late summer. Its bright red or pink flowers attract bees, hummingbirds and butterflies.

June 23 at 7:51pm

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Tip of the Week: Ways to Help the Bees

As pollinators, bees are crucial in making backyard gardens fully productive. Sadly, pesticide use, habitat loss and other factors have created a decline in bee populations. Follow these tips to help them recover.

June 23 at 7:51pm

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June 20 at 8:43am

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Putting the "mental" in environmental

Gas lawn mowers are bad news for the environment, so to keep our lawn a little more "green" we try to skip a week. Or 3....

June 19 at 6:34pm

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Gardening on the Cheap: Hardy Plants for Containers

To stretch your gardening dollar, fill empty summer containers with hardy plants instead of flowering annuals. Pam Baggett explains how.

June 19 at 6:34pm

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The Much Begged For Wedding Chair Hanger Tutorial

You asked for it! Here's a step-by-step guide to making these cool, affordable and green wedding chair hangers...

June 19 at 6:34pm

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The American Rose Society

The American Rose Society is an educational nonprofit organization dedicated exclusively to the cultivation and enjoyment of the rose. Learn more about their services and activities.

June 16 at 2:07pm

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Fantastic Floribunda Roses

Steve Jones, president of the American Rose Society, tells what makes floribunda roses the best all-around roses. Read about their long bloom time and ease of care.

June 16 at 2:07pm

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Plants We Love: ‘Julia Child’ Rose

The ‘Julia Child’ rose is an excellent rose to grow. It has great disease resistance, a naturally rounded growth habit and beautiful yellow roses with a spicy-sweet fragra

June 16 at 2:07pm

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Poll: Which is more enjoyable?

Is it more fun to say than it is beautiful to look at? I can't decide.

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The Wedding- Part 3, The Conclusion

So, the wedding was last night and I made it to the church on time. Sort of.

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Like the idea for chairs. The decorations are great for the outdoor theme. Keep up the good ideas.

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Thank you!

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The Case Against Tillers, or the organic approach

Peter Garnham reflects on his sad realization that it's time to retire his rototiller from duty in the garde

June 12 at 6:25pm

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Tillers the machine do damage. Tiller the organization heals. Check out Tillers Intenational.

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The Wedding- Part 2 of 3

Ok, Stage 1, the planting, is done. Now for Stage 2, the aluminum sleeves and Stage 3, the mysterious chair hangers....

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