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Growing Concerns: Wet soil first before planting seeds

Sat, 03/08/2025 - 00:17 London Free Press

If you plant into dry soil, when you water the seeds, water will run off the top and over the sides, potentially taking the seeds with it.

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Growing Concerns: Too early to start seeds, but not too early to get ready

Sat, 03/01/2025 - 00:02 London Free Press

It is still a few weeks too early to start planting seeds, but it is never too early to be ready.

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Growing concerns: Snow insulates, helps germinate

Sat, 02/22/2025 - 01:09 London Free Press

Snow, of which we’ve had plenty this winter, helps to regulate the temperature of the ground. Once it begins to melt, it fills up our waterways and reservoirs. Many plants rely on the cold weather to germinate seeds. Poppy and lupine seeds germinate best when planted in the snow for a minimum of five weeks. […]

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Protect your garden: What to know about invasive species like spotted lanternflies

Mon, 02/17/2025 - 11:39 Great Lakes Commission

This year’s National Invasive Species Awareness Week is February 24-28, 2025. Anyone who enjoys gardening or the outdoors needs to stay informed. Read the full story by the Utica Observer-Dispatch.

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Growing Concerns: How to prune a leggy philodendron

Sat, 02/15/2025 - 00:17 London Free Press

Pinch out the center of the stem to remove the plant's leader or center leaf and force new growth out of where the leaves meet the stems.

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Growing Concerns: Valentine’s bouquets made to tell stories

Sat, 02/08/2025 - 00:09 London Free Press

Valentine's Day is a way for folks to express their affections and flowers are one of the most popular gifts.

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Growing Concerns: Protect houseplants from unwanted winter guests

Sat, 02/01/2025 - 00:11 London Free Press

Ever notice tiny black bugs flying around your houseplants or landing on furniture this time of year? They are fungus gnats and the easiest way to control them is to create a trap.