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What I would like to know is... - ...how a Japanese beetle ended up on the seat of my underwear. I'm not in the habit of gardening in my unmentionables.
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What has your experience been with Eastern Redbud- colder zones UPDATE - I've wanted to get a redbud for this house but have been hemming and hawing, a master gardener once called them "deadbuds" and I c... Read More
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What makes quick breads crack like this? - My quick breads always crack like this on the sides near the top. What causes this and how can I fix it?
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Blueberries as understory shrubs - How well do blueberries tend to do under other fruit trees? If I wanted to plant blueberries under my fruit trees, how far away from the ma... Read More
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I am now caryoperters-less - I've posted before I'd never want to be without caryopteris because of the wonderful late summer bloom, but I've had enough. I took the las... Read More
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First aid kit - I want to replace the first aid kit I have with one that's hard-sided, the one I have is soft-sided and the organization isn't good, everyth... Read More
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Wondering if it's worth it to transplant this tree UPDATE - Scroll down-thread for update. I have a multi-trunk Japanese lilac down by the mailbox. It's been in place about 6-7 years and has hardly... Read More
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Anyone grow "Berry Poppins" winterberry (Ilex verticillata)? - I picked up a couple of these, have never grown them. I'm mostly wondering how the berry production compares to "Red Sprite". My... Read More
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Pruning question -- dogwoods - I have a "Summer Fun" variegated dogwood that has not fully leafed out this year. This is its third season in the ground. About... Read More
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Vervain, anyone? - Picked up two swamp vervain (Verbena hastata) today. Was going to put them in the meadow but changed my mind and am going to plant them in ... Read More
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