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If “ignorance of the law” is no excuse, does that apply also to the laws of nature? Of physiology? Of reproduction?
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Brace yourself. I’m going to smack you across the kisser with a cold, wet herring of truth: Gardening ain’t easy.
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Last summer, I had the pleasure of strolling through Cantigny Park in Wheaton, where the floral displays are always spectacular.
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African violets are pushing the envelope when it comes to colors and flower forms. Ruffles, anyone?
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Snow showers hit the area this week, but the Swiss chard that’s growing under my frost cloths and in a small unheated ...
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I have read that purple coneflowers (Echinacea) are a good source of food for birds in the winter. Will they be okay if not trimmed back until spring? If so, how early should they be trimmed?
I purchased some pre-chilled hyacinths and tulips for forcing but there were no directions with them. Does this mean I don’t have to chill them in the refrigerator, and will they just bloom in the house any time during the winter? The last batch of bulbs became moldy in the refrigerator.
What is the correct distance from my house to plant a tree? What is the correct distance from the lot line to plant a tree?
