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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

Herbs or a bottle of pills

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It started with some herbs in pots in our kitchen window. I happily snip while I cook, feeling […]

Lise Jenkins November 7, 2019 Articles, Plants

Glourious phlox

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The genus Phlox is comprised of approximately 60 species that are native to the United States. Recently the […]

Lise Jenkins October 31, 2019 Articles, Plants

Yes, there are plants we can’t grow

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“What is it about echinacea? Why can’t I grow it?” Kit’s neighbor asked her. Continue reading on The Local […]

Lise Jenkins October 17, 2019 Articles, Plants

What goes around

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A year ago, Kit developed what she thought was an original idea: Why not plant a clematis with a […]

Lise Jenkins October 11, 2019 Articles, Plants

Why do some autumn leaves turn red

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Many of us look forward to the arrival of autumn with its cooler temperatures and brilliant colors. Continue reading […]

Lise Jenkins October 10, 2019 Articles, Plants

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

Acorns: a most interesting nut

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Kit has always regarded acorns as pesky offerings from her oak tree. They crunch as she walks on […]

Lise Jenkins September 19, 2019 Articles, Plants

Saying goodbye is hard to do

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It’s hard to penalize a plant that is flourishing in our gardens, but there comes a time when […]

Lise Jenkins September 11, 2019 Articles, Plants

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