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Fall blooming plants extend the garden season

By Brittnay Haag Fall blooming plants extend the season of our gardens after many plants have dried up or are done blooming for the year. They are a much-needed food source for pollinators who are still foraging and getting ready for Winter. You can prolong the floral show in your...

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Monarch butterflies require milkweeds for growth

By Brittnay Haag Imagine eating only one type of food your entire life. Your survival depends entirely on being able to find this food. It is the challenge monarch butterflies, Danaus plexippus, face every day as landscapes change nationwide and fewer native plants are available. But home gardeners can help....

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Kokedama houseplants a form of Japanese bonsai

By Brittnay Haag Free your houseplants’ roots this Winter by creating organic art for your home through kokedama, a form of Japanese bonsai, where plants are grown in a special soil mix and wrapped in moss. Kokedama is a uniquely-beautiful way to grow houseplants in a non-traditional way. Kokedamas can...

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