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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

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

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