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Archives for August 2009

nitrogen on bean root

How Plants Add Nitrogen to the Soil

tomato bruchetta

Recipe: Bruschetta, a la Julie and Julia

sunflowers grown in bad soil

Why Soil Matters to Plant Growth

white hydrangea bloom

How to Use White in the Garden

ash tree removal

How to Identify a Tree Infected with Emerald Ash Borer

Yvonne's Giant salvia bloom

Attract Hummingbirds with Yvonne’s Giant Salvia

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  • Four Peony Problems and Solutions
  • Growing Lilies in Containers
  • How to Pollinate a Meyer Lemon Tree
  • Jams, Jellies, Preserves: What's the Difference?
  • How to Identify an Ash Tree
  • Blueberry Jam/Jelly Recipe
  • An Easy Way to Protect Plants from Rabbits and Deer
  • Easy Herbs for Beginning Gardeners
  • Why Grow Tomatoes in Containers?
  • Mushrooms Growing in Straw Bales

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