Monthly Archives: September 2015

PAUL DISCUSSES WINTERBERRY

By |2015-09-28T15:22:00+00:00September 28th, 2015|Categories: Just Because|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Red Sprite Winterberry "Some have smaller berries, but the Red Sprite has a nice large, red berry. The plant is also useful in landscapes because it only gets to be four feet tall. It's a more compact winterberry." A Note About Male Winterberry  "A lot of people aren't aware of this, but you need at least [...]

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PERENNIAL MUMS

By |2015-09-28T14:53:21+00:00September 28th, 2015|Categories: Advice/How-To|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Yes, you'll enjoy these winter-hardy mums year after year! Yellow Spoon Lavender Daisy Red Daisy These mums will grow about two feet tall. For shorter plants and more flowers, simply "pinch" them each year! Pinching is snapping off the tip of the shoots (1-2" off the ends). You can do this once or twice - about [...]

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BEE BEE TREES

By |2015-09-23T13:47:06+00:00September 23rd, 2015|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

"Sprucedale Gardens has been growing Beebee trees, also called Korean Evodia, for a couple of years now. They grow to about 30’ and have the great characteristic of flowering during the summer dearth, in late July to early August. Honeybees love the nectar from the large flower clusters. I’ve been to a mature tree here in northeast [...]

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DAVE’S PICKS OF THE WEEK: 9.15.15

By |2015-09-15T15:32:06+00:00September 15th, 2015|Categories: Just Because|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

"Prarie Splendor" Coneflower Rudbeckia a.k.a. Black Eyed Susan "They especially look great against that blue." Plumbago  "These are such a nice color. It's such a great shade of blue."

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JOYCE’S HOMEMADE JAM

By |2015-09-10T17:11:58+00:00September 10th, 2015|Categories: Advice/How-To|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Why I make homemade jam: It's a great way to use excess fruit. My own fruit is at its peak ripeness at this time so it has wonderful flavor. It's also nearly organic - it's received few or no sprays. Homemade jam also makes a great gift! - Joyce Larson Materials: Sugar 0-3 cups (I use 3) 4 [...]

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