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Why I’m giving up on insecticides

Insecticides, whether they are organic or not, kill insects. Lots and lots of insects. All pesticides are fairly indiscriminate — they kill beneficial insects, including bees, right along with problem insects.
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Ask the Master Gardener: A look at gardening trends coming for 2023

Houseplants, kitchen gardens, outdoor living spaces and much more should be popular choices for gardening enthusiasts this year.
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Pros, cons of ground or raised-bed gardening

Two of the most passionate types of gardeners are those who plant in the ground vs. those who plant in raised beds. Each type of growing has advantages, I hope
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Community gardening helps reduce cancer, boost mental health study shows

A study shows that gardening outdoors helps you get more exercise, increase your consumption of fiber and reduce your risk of cancer.
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GARDENING: ‘WHY IS MY MONSTErA TURNING YELLOW ?’

All your gardening queries answered here…
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Turn to gardening books for comfort and inspiration

If you can’t garden, why not read about it? Books bring us comfort when the gloomy weather of winter is upon us. Even gardeners who love winter enjoy a good
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A stubborn cough means the quiet pull of the allotment has to be resisted

Rosemary in the window boxes offer comfort, baby buds and the threat of frost do not, says Allan Jenkins
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5 plants that ‘shouldn’t’ be pruned in winter to avoid ‘damage’

As the growth in your garden continues to slow down in winter, there are a few plants gardeners warn that should not be pruned this season. This will help your plants remain healthy and keep them blooming for spring.
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A local recycling initiative bringing new life to community gardens

The Garden District Neighborhood Association is offering Christmas tree recycling — turning trees into mulch.
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Okie from Muskogee: Gulley enjoys travel, gardening, bowling

Love Bottling accountant Beth Gulley doesn’t seem to do things in a small way.