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Monthly Archives: April 2016
New foods should be sampled in small quantities
It seems like every day I get asked about eating wild foods. People inquire about their safety. Some folks shake their heads that anyone would collect weeds in the first place First of all, despite what some may think I … Continue reading
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Tagged basic rules, food allergies, food intolerance, food safety, symptom severity, wild foods
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Gaillardia is a great perennial plant to cut your water bill
Whether to save money or the environment, more people today are trying to conserve water in their landscape. We all are familiar with succulents that have thick fleshy leaves and/or stems. Other plants may not look like water misers but … Continue reading
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Tagged blanket flower, deadheaded, deep taproot, drought tolerant, gaillardia, Joe Bells, Ocracoke Island, Outer Banks, perennial, salt spray, sandy soils
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Aroma of lilacs
Every spring I look forward to my lilacs. I have a clump each of purple and white. Their bloom is short lived but is worth every breath. My apologies to gardenia, jasmine, magnolia, osmanthus and a few others, but lilac … Continue reading
Timing can be critical to pruning
This recent warm weather has enticed many to get outside and work on their yards. I’m all for that. In fact, now is a good time to prune many things. Some shrubs and trees probably could have been cut back … Continue reading
Proper post-bloom care keeps spring bulbs healthy for generations
My daffodil blooms have all but disappeared. This was a short season due to a warm stretch this March. I don’t have any tulips or hyacinths, but the ones I’ve seen around town are following the same path. Once these … Continue reading
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Tagged companion plants, daffodils, daylilies, deadhead, hinder photosynthesis, hosta, seedpods, shasta daisies, showier blooms, spring bulbs
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Houseplants like the outdoors, but don’t rush it
Most of us look forward to a little more living space in summer. The houseplants go to the porch, patio or deck. Some folks don’t do that because of bad past experiences. The friendly patio becomes the patio of death. … Continue reading
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