An Iris for Every Garden
The iris flower is recognizable from miles around. With its three downward-curving petals and three upright ones, how can youContinue Reading
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Enjoy Lettuce All Year Round
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Leaves, Roots & Fruit: BaNQ’s Gardening Book of the Month
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Cheesy… and Proud of It!
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Is It an Apple Tree? A Plum Tree? A Serviceberry?
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Answers to Your Questions: Messy Maple Trees, Spring Flowers, and Invasive Grass
Messy maple My neighbor’s maple tree is causing me trouble. Most of its branches hang over my driveway and myContinue Reading
When Lettuce Bolts: The Fatal Rush to Seed
Last year, I had planned to host a dinner party and serve a nice salad as an appetizer. Everything lookedContinue Reading