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How to pick the perfect tree
I think that I shall never seeA poem lovely as a tree. Joyce Kilmer I love trees. The wind whispering through a grove of pines. An oak’s limbs raised to the sky in winter. The pink pom-poms of a cherry…
Read MoreHolly is entwined in holiday traditions
The holly and the ivy,When they are both full grown,Of all the trees that are in the wood,The holly bears the crown. This traditional British Christmas carol highlights the prominence of holly in our holiday celebrations. But where did that…
Read MoreWhat’s the deal with butterfly bushes: Good or bad for pollinators?
The summer is slowly leaving us, with many of us starting to harvest the last wave of vegetables and enjoying the beautiful late summer flowers. At this time of the year, I like to review what happened in the peak…
Read MoreThe Garden Hoes Podcast Episode 06 Part 2 – Gardening with Children
Listen to this episode If you’re teleworking like we are, keeping the little ones entertained while getting everything checked off on your weekly “to do” list can seem impossible. In this special edition, we explore all the fun ways you…
Read MoreThe Garden Hoes Podcast Episode 06 PART 1 – Soil Health and planting trees
Listen to this episode Hello Listener, We hope you and your family are safe during this difficult time. Our April episode ended up being rather lengthy, so we decided to turn it into two episodes. So this month you will…
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