Edible Weeds

Edible Weeds

Did you know that some weeds we are always worried about in our yards and Gardens are actually good for you, and can be delicious if prepared properly? Be sure to identify the edible weeds correctly (The ones described here are easy to spot.) Avoid harvesting from anyplace you suspect pollution — such as from … Read more

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Plant competition is good

wildflower competition

Don’t space plants 12-24″ apart in a sea of wood mulch, especially if you re-apply that wood mulch year after year. Mulch keeps plants in a perpetual state of establishment, denying them the ability to self-sow, spread, mingle, and fill in the gaps that weeds WILL move into (weeds love thick wood mulch). Plant tightly. … Read more

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Spring yard clean-up tip

Spring yard clean-up tip

As the winter chill thaws, gardeners erupt with excitement for the big botanical blitz that is spring. We scan the aftermath of winter, spotting the evidence of last year’s gardening efforts in our brown landscapes: dried plant stems, partially mulched leaves, and hints of green, our emerging spring bulbs.   Beware, lovers of wildlife and pollinators, … Read more

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