Garden Reports
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Pennsylvania’s Big Trees
Big Trees of Pennsylvania, a book by Scott Wade, keeps track of champion trees, defined as the largest trees of each species in the state.
Winter Watering Of Plants
Do you need to water plants in your yard since it hasn’t snowed much this winter? Maybe.
New Year of the Trees
This is the time each year when the Jewish New Year of the Trees is celebrated, and the Morris Arboretum in Chestnut Hill has events this week for children to learn about planting and caring for trees.
What Good Is The Groundhog?
What will the groundhog say Feb. 2nd, and why do we pay attention?
Time To Take Care Of Your Tools
Since you can’t go out, dig, prune and plant right now in the middle of winter, what you can do is take care of your tools.
Enchanting Orchids Exhibit
From now until February 10th, you can enjoy a free exhibition of Enchanting Orchids, weekdays, at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society.
A Lecture On Healing Gardens
Jenny Rose Carey, Director of the Ambler Arboretum of Temple University, will show and tell you all about healing gardens in a free lecture this Sunday afternoon.
Do A Little Winter Weeding
Getting out in the garden on a sunny January day gives you some fresh air and exercise, and it helps keep weeds that germinate in winter under control.
Spring Cleaning That Can Be Done Now
This is a good time to get your dirty old pots ready for spring.
Remembering The Weatherman
Growing up around here, when someone said that the weatherman had predicted something, there was really just one person we had in mind. Herb Clarke made anything Mother Nature dished out easier to handle.
A Bright Idea – You Can Still Plant Bulbs
You bought bulbs, you forgot about them, and now they’re sitting there staring at you. Stop kicking yourself and plant them already! They’ll probably be fine.
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Wreath May Be A Belated Gift For Your Dog
Balsam fir wreaths shed their pines easily making it easy for you to harvest enough needles from just one or two to fill up some little pillows or fill out pet beds.
Plan Now For Spring Gardening
Winter is a good time to start planning your garden, so that when spring comes you can just start planting and make it all happen.
Take Your Lawn Mower In For A Check Up
It may be the last thing on your mind in January, but this is a great time to give your lawn mower a once-over.
No Point In Saving Pointsettias
Saving pointsettias is complicated. Remember, if a plant is making you feel pressure instead of pleasure, you don’t need permission to give it away or move it along.
Watch + Listen
- Community Cancellations -- February 11, 2012
- Exclusive: TSA Investigation Underway After Driver Accidentally Enters Taxiway At Philadelphia International Airport
- 3-On Your Side: Online Pawn Shop
- 44 Spots Up For Grabs At Independence Charter School's Admission Lottery
- Police Announce Arrest Is West Philadelphia Grocery Store Triple Murder, Second Suspect At Large
February Fun
5 Things To Do On A Snow Day
Just because schools and major government buildings are closed doesn’t mean you have to sit at home all day!
Black History Month Guide
Celebrate Black History Month in the Philadelphia area.
Romantic Valentine's Day Trips
You don’t have to travel far from home to enjoy a romantic vacation with the one you love.
Valentine's Day Guide
Check out our comprehensive guide to Valentine’s Day.
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