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Flowering Trees – The Cherry

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Flowering Trees – The Cherry

Now that spring has officially sprung to life, I find myself gazing upwards and admiring flowering trees everywhere.  At the garden center, driving around town, walking around my neighborhood, traversing the local golf course… it is impossible not to be…

The Plant Enabler and the Plant Addict

The Plant Enabler and the Plant Addict

With April Fool’s Day this week, I find myself reminiscing about a fabled article from the legend himself, my esteemed predecessor at Sunnyside Nursery, Mr. Steve Smith.  The Whistling Gardener pontificated about the mythical “wonder shrub” for April Fool’s Day many moons ago -  luckily…

Fifty Shades Of Green

Fifty Shades Of Green

With St. Patrick’s Day this week, I thought it might be appropriate to discuss some green.  No not money, although that could get interesting in its own way.  For this holiday many enjoy a special beer while just about everyone wears some green and feasts on traditional Irish goodies.  Hopefully you…

Going Vertical With Houseplants

Going Vertical With Houseplants

I thought it might be a nice change of pace to move indoors this week and talk about some of the outstanding tropical plants that we can grow in our homes.  As the rain pounds on the roof while I write this, a tropical destination does sound nice… perhaps with golf clubs in tow and my camera in hand to take a bazillion photos of all the cool plants I encounter…  Sorry, got distracted there for a moment.  As you consider which tropicals to cultivate indoors, keep in mind that many of them love to do one of two things…

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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly – Proper Pruning in Winter Part Three

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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly – Proper Pruning in Winter Part Three

I am back once more to help you continue down the road to pruning success this week with episode three.   Most things work best as a trilogy, right?  I am sure that all of your eager gardening minds are ready for more this week as we keep this momentum going.  Up next is a focus on types of buds, which will…

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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly – Proper Pruning in Winter Part Two

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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly – Proper Pruning in Winter Part Two

My hope from last week is that I got everyone’s pruning juices flowing.  This week I will attempt to build on that momentum and get into some more specifics.  If you got outside in this wonderfully cold and sunny weather and started your personal pruning battle plan, pat yourself on the back!  You have earned a gold star and embarked on a journey to pruning success.  If you haven’t, don’t worry, there is still time…