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A Postcard from American Holly and Wildcrafted Garden Structures

On The Garden Lady on May 30th my guest was Jim Long, author of Wildcrafted Garden Structures. This book is filled with inspirations and instructions. Anytime I page through it I want to go out into the garden and make something! 

A Postcard From Azalea Gall

This is the time when azalea gall shows up. It's most common on the azaleas, but occasionally you'll see it on other Rhododendrons.  This is also the time to pinch or cut the new growth on azaleas to keep them thick and bushy. You can cut these new stems in half using...
Broken Pots and Citrus in Containers

Broken Pots and Citrus in Containers

In Italy it's common practice to repair broken containers by drilling holes and using wire or a combination of wire and cement or other patching compound to make terracotta pots useful into the future. I have also...

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A Postcard From Zinnias

A Postcard From Zinnias

In addition to the information on this postcards, Zinnias want you to know that it's best to plant them in full sun and soil where there is good...

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Perennials and Insects

Perennials and Insects

Tomorrow on The Garden Lady on WCAI the Postcard From Plants will be from perennial plants. They want to remind you to plant in groups for the best...

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Welcome to Perennials!

Welcome to Perennials!

This week on The Garden Lady my guest is Kathy Tracey, plant lover and co-owner of Avant Gardens. Here are 8 tips for planting a perennial garden....

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