Monthly Archives: July 2012

The Why & How of Deadheading

        The term deadhead used to mean something quite different back in the day when I was busy following a band called PHISH (@PHISH).  Now that I’m married, with a baby girl, and new flower gardens it … Continue reading

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Mid-Summer “Must-Do” Gardening Activities…

            Since we’re at just about the mid-summer point I thought I’d put together a quick post on some “must-do” gardening activities.  This time of year is almost certain to be hot and dry, although … Continue reading

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Attracting Butterflies…

      One of my favorite things to do as a gardener is to simply sit and watch the wildlife visit the gardens I’ve created. We see all sorts of wildlife, some I make an effort to attract, and … Continue reading

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Five Basics of Watering Your Gardens

        These days it feels as if water might just become more precious than gold!  It’s approaching 100° Fahrenheit in Syracuse, New York as I write this post, and we’ve received about .2 inches of rain in … Continue reading

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The Smelly on Composting…

      There is no doubt in my mind that we live in a society of extreme waste, and I believe most of you would agree.  We waste everything from water to food, and we’re filling landfills at an … Continue reading

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