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This may be the most important gardening article you will read.One of the most important keys to success in your garden is to use the right soil. Unfortunately there are a lot of bad choices read … read more

Did you go out and buy an Easter Lily this year? Or maybe you received one as a gift for Easter and wondering what to do with it now that the holiday is over.You'll be happy to know that the Easter Li … read more

I'm often asked about the moisture control soils that are readily available at every store in the spring and summer. If you know me, you know that I have a very strong opinion on using a high quality … read more

One of my favorite tropical flowers to grow every year is the hibiscus plant. Living in a cold, upper mid-west climate like Northern Wisconsin, we don't have any tropical plants native to our area. So … read more

Honey Ginger Lemon Syrup: Remove stickers and wash 2 to 3 lemons, slice thin, do not peel. No need to remove seeds unless you wish to. Peel ginger root, approximately 5 inches of root, ginger peels we … read more

Winter certainly is not a time to be gardening here in the far north as we sip our morning coffee looking out at a 13 degree, cold blustery day, however, it is the time to start pruning apple trees. W … read more