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Category Archive: Gardens and Management

The joy of mulch

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In the early spring when a young man’s fancy turns to love, Kit’s thoughts turn to mulch. Mulch […]

Lise Jenkins February 20, 2020 Articles, Gardens and Management, Soil and Water

Back to basics

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It has become increasingly clear to Kit that the longer she gardens, the more often she returns to […]

Lise Jenkins February 6, 2020 Articles, Gardens and Management

Mastering the garden

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The High Country is growing fast: Between 2010 and 2018, Watauga was one of 15 counties in our […]

Lise Jenkins January 9, 2020 Articles, Gardens and Management

Our dog makes me a better gardener

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We have a new puppy — although he’s been part of our family for nearly a year. As […]

Lise Jenkins December 19, 2019 Articles, Gardens and Management

Patience is a virtue

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For a long time, Kit was into instant gratification in the garden. The acre allotted for the garden […]

Lise Jenkins November 21, 2019 Articles, Gardens and Management

Gardening sins

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The longer Kit gardens, the more she realizes that this wonderful pastime does not work well with Mother […]

Lise Jenkins October 4, 2019 Articles, Gardens and Management

Extreme gardening

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After garden coach Anne Calta took climbing lessons, she put on a harness, anchored ropes to the frame […]

Lise Jenkins September 26, 2019 Articles, Gardens and Management

The art of staking

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Staking — a word that sends shivers down Kit’s gardening heart. You see, she’s a horrid staker. When […]

Lise Jenkins September 5, 2019 Articles, Gardens and Management

Community beautification

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While walking through your community, look up and look down — what do you see? Jack Clasen, judge […]

Lise Jenkins August 29, 2019 Articles, Gardens and Management

Necessity of prudence

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Two notable characteristics missing in Kit’s DNA are prudence and patience, two attributes she has become increasingly aware […]

Lise Jenkins August 15, 2019 Articles, Gardens and Management

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