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Heat-tolerant annuals that shine all summer
By Angela Mason Foster Extension Master Gardener Volunteer As the temperatures climb and the days grow longer, many gardeners find themselves facing the annual struggle ...
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The buzz on pollinators: Creating a bee- and butterfly-friendly garden
By Angela Mason Foster Extension Master Gardener Volunteer As gardeners, we often focus on beautiful blooms, lush foliage, and bountiful harvests. However, much of what ...
by Gene Fox, Thursday, May 29, 2025 10:51 am
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Making homemade Potpourri from your garden
By Angela Mason Foster Extension Master Gardener Volunteer There’s something deeply satisfying about walking into a room and being greeted by a subtle, natural fragrance—the ...
by Gene Fox, Wednesday, May 21, 2025 2:27 pm
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Graceful and glorious: A beginner’s guide to orchids
By Angela Mason Foster Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Few plants capture the imagination quite like orchids. With their elegant forms and often ethereal blooms, they ...
by Gene Fox, Wednesday, May 14, 2025 3:10 pm
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Debunking viral gardening tips with science and common sense
By Angela Mason Foster Extension Master Gardener Volunteer If you’ve spent more than five minutes on Facebook, TikTok, or YouTube, you’ve likely seen viral gardening ...
by Gene Fox, Wednesday, May 7, 2025 1:43 pm
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Growing African violets with confidence
By Angela Mason Foster Extension Master Gardener Volunteer There’s something irresistibly nostalgic about African violets. Maybe it’s the fuzzy leaves, the neat symmetry of their ...
by Gene Fox, Wednesday, April 30, 2025 12:50 pm
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The Surprising World of Bromeliads
By Angela Mason Foster, Extension Master Gardener When most people think of houseplants, their minds jump to pothos, snake plants, or perhaps a trusty philodendron. ...
by Gene Fox, Thursday, April 17, 2025 11:46 am
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The Cacao tree: From ancient mesoamerica to global chocolate
By Angela Mason Foster Extension Master GardenerSM Volunteer Few plants have shaped human civilization as profoundly as Theobroma cacao, the cacao tree. This remarkable plant, ...
by Gene Fox, Wednesday, April 9, 2025 1:56 pm
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The wildflower meadow dream: beauty, work and reward
By Angela Mason Foster Extension Master GardenerSM Volunteer I was recently answering Greenline and got a question about how to create and maintain a wildflower ...
by Gene Fox, Wednesday, April 2, 2025 1:02 pm
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Cucurbit chronicles: unique varieties and growing tips for your spring garden
By Angela Mason Foster, Extension Master GardenerSM Volunteer As spring approaches, gardeners everywhere are preparing to cultivate their favorite fruits and vegetables. This week, we’re ...
by Gene Fox, Wednesday, March 26, 2025 2:20 pm
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