Spring
April 29, 2019
Mother’s Day Flowers
Did you remember that Mother’s Day is quickly approaching? If you did, good for you! If you didn’t, no worries – there is plenty of time! After a dormant winter, our schedules seem to fill up quickly once Spring arrives! Warm weather usually means everyone is wanting to be outdoors, kids sporting events start, there […]
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April 12, 2019
Dreaming of a Colorful Garden
When you step outside your door, do you envision a beautiful garden filled with sweet smelling flowers? God made this world so colorful! Shouldn’t we take advantage and enjoy the special world around us? We say, yes! This blog will provide you with some basic information on annuals and perennials as well as some plants […]
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April 5, 2019
Natural Ways to Dye Easter Eggs
Are you sick of us talking about Spring and all the glorious sunshine and fun outdoor things that come with the change of the seasons? You’re not? Okay, great! Moving on then to more Spring things – Easter is an important religious holiday to many people that occurs during the Spring season. I would never […]
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April 1, 2019
Let’s Talk About Mulch
Mulch is a pretty common word – especially in the early Spring, when the weather gets nice and the yard work begins. I would imagine the general public has pretty good understanding of the word. But have you ever read the definition of mulch? The word itself is a noun that, according to Webster Dictionary, […]
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March 14, 2019
Thinking About Spring?
The Susquehanna Valley has gotten quite a bit of snow this winter season, add the blustery wind to that picture and if you are like me – you might be wondering if Spring will ever get here. Hopefully Punxsutawney Phil will be correct and we will have an early Spring. As you know, with Springtime […]
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February 13, 2019
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Potted Plants and Flowers for Valentine’s Day I recently saw a list titled “Reasons I Hate Valentine’s Day”. Which was a little saddening, but also eye opening. How could there be a whole list of reasons why people hate a day that’s supposed to be all about love? After reading the list it made more […]
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March 21, 2018
Get started with your spring yard tasks!
Aaaah Spring is here! …just kidding! With another Nor’easter blanketing Central Pa., it means people who were anxious to get their yards cleaned up and prepped for spring, are put on hold! Some of us are already seeing early spring flowers emerge from the ground, which starts to put us into high gear to get back […]
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July 6, 2017
Summertime flower bed maintenance
Aaahhh…summertime! The long, anticipated arrival of Summer is finally here! After tending to the flower beds in the Spring, you’ve been waiting for the blooms of Summer to emerge, and most of your summer perennials should be in full bloom by now. Here are some reminders and tips to ensure you get the best out […]
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June 21, 2017
Summer-Time Pollinator Friendly Gardens
Creating a pollinator friendly garden Have you heard about the decline in wild pollinators over the last several years? Do you love butterflies? Maybe you just love the look of bright colored, flowering, native plants and shrubs. Either way, pollinator friendly gardens could be the right choice for you! Pollinators play a crucial role in […]
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March 31, 2017
New home…or not. What is growing in your flower garden?
Identifying springtime flowers The first spring in a new home can be a mystery when it comes to identifying plants in the flower beds. With spring finally here, it’s time to get to work in the yard and taking care of those beds. Let’s face it, we all want to be the envy of the […]
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