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Not Too Late For Plant Sales

Say, are there any more of those cool little plant sales going on this weekend? Why, yes, there are!

2013/05/15

Don’t Prune Hydrangeas

I know, you see some great gardener’s super-flowery hydrangea and you’re sure it’s something they’re doing, but actually, it’s what they’re not doing – they’re not pruning the flowers off!

2013/05/14

Alternatives For Planting In The Shade

You can’t plant those wonderful shade impatiens this year, because they’ve been stricken with a devastating disease called Downy Mildew. So, what are you going to put in all those shady places instead?

2013/05/13

Minding Your Mower

Now that the mowing season is in full swing, if you didn’t do it before, make sure you give your lawnmower a once-over: change the oil if you need to, and have your blade sharpened or replaced.

2013/05/08

The Cicadas Are Coming

They’re coming. But cicadas don’t sting or bite you, and they DON’T EAT YOUR PLANTS. So no need to worry. This is what you need to know.

2013/05/07

Plant Sales Just In Time For Mother’s Day

Most gardeners find it hard to resist stopping in at special plant sales, like two this weekend in the Philadelphia area.

2013/05/06

Every Reason To Choose Native Plants

Native plants are such a smart choice, particularly if you’re a lazy gardener like me, because natives already know how to grow around here so they really are carefree.

2013/05/01

(credit: Mike Upstart, Haverford Arboretum)

Gardening Questions Answered At Haverford Arboretum

On Sunday, May 5, bring all your gardening questions to the Haverford Arboretum where you can walk and talk with a tree expert while touring the Arboretum in its springtime glory.

2013/04/30

Plant Sales This Weekend

Local plant sales, like the ones this weekend at Bartram’s Gardens, Temple Ambler’s Arboretum and Jenkins Arboretum, are so much fun because that’s where you always seem to find the most unusual plants.

2013/04/29

Beautifully Budding Branches

Budding branches allow you to enjoy the promise of spring, indoors or out.

2013/04/24

Plant Sale And Gardening Book Giveaway

There’s a plant sale coming up on Saturday May 4th at the Ambler Arboretum of Temple University and, if you’ve got any gardening books you no longer use…

2013/04/23