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Make Your Own Planting Mix
The companion piece to Tuesday's podcast - Ep. 326, "Peat Moss, Coir, & Reusing Old Potting Soil"
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Peach Leaf Curl Control Tips
Please note: I did not say "eradication" tips
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Gold Medal Award-Winning Plants
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society's picks for great plants for the mid-Atlantic region...and beyond!
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March 2024

More Springtime Rose Tips
Including: Hummingbirds Enjoy Aphids!
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2024 Tomato Preview
The important stuff from Episode 317, including all the tomato varieties mentioned
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Non-Blooming Daffodils? Possible Causes...and Solutions
Quick answer: chances are - with a few exceptions - non-blooming daffodils are probably your fault. But that’s the beauty of gardening, isn’t it? It’s a…
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Can You Plant a Fruit Tree in the Pulp Pot It Came In? Can You Grow a Fruit Tree in a Container?
The answer to both: It Depends. Plus: Controlling Fusarium wilt, Aphids in Trees, and more.
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February 2024

Understanding Fruit Tree Labels
And why the rootstock label is important.
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More Pepper Seed Germination Tips
Including one that this week made a dramatic difference!
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How to Choose "Bare Root" Roses
Most rose bushes for sale this time of year are barely "bare root" anymore. But they are bare on top. What to look for when shopping.
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January 2024

November 2023

Small Trees for Small Yards. Medium-Sized Trees for Suburban Lots. Avoid a Tree Disaster in a Storm.
Newsletter podcast: How to Spot a Tree in Trouble, Before a Storm Hits
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