Westchester Community College to offer certificate program in sustainable...
This came my way via Tom McLoughlin: “How about a Certificate in Farming? Submitted by Tom McLoughlin It is never too late to learn about farming, whether you are considering a career in...
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Bartlett Tree Experts donates a year’s worth of tree work to help the...
Lena Crandall sent me this article she wrote to thank Mike McGowan and his crew at Bartlett Tree Experts in Elmsford; photos by Lisa VanGundy. Take it away, Lena: “Mike McGowan, local certified ISA...
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Perennials: Gardeners will be tempted to “push the envelope” and try more tender varieties. Are we in Zone 5, or 6, or 6B? Climate change seems to indicate a higher zone. Why not take a chance and...
View ArticleGood varieties of lavender to try growing in the Hudson Valley
ASK THE MASTER GARDENERS Q: I would like to plant lavender this spring. Is there a particular variety that grows well in the Lower Hudson Valley? A: Lavender, a fragrant herb that belongs to the mint...
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Perennials: After the snow melts, the warming sun will begin to awaken the perennial bed. Spray deer repellent or spread a bit of Milorganite as soon as tips of tulips and day lilies appear. Clean out...
View ArticleWeekly garden calendar for Westchester, Rockland and Putnam
March 29 Bronx: The Orchid Show: Key West Contemporary. Step out of the bustling city and into the Florida Keys, where the dramatic beauty of a flourishing tropical garden is amplified by vibrant...
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Perennials: Prune roses when buds break. Begin monthly fertilization with rose food. Roses need full sun, good drainage, regular watering and enough space for ample air circulation. Search the...
View ArticleWhat to do this week in the garden
Perennials: Prune roses when buds break. Begin monthly fertilization with rose food. Roses need full sun, good drainage and enough space for ample air circulation and regular watering. Be meticulous...
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When and how to add organic fertilizers to your soil
By LEE REICH, Associated Press To get the most out of any organic fertilizer, keep in mind how plants feed and how these fertilizers act in the soil. The bulk of a plant’s feeder roots — whether...
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Putnam master gardeners’ plant sale set for May 17 in Brewster; free soil...
I just found out about this plant sale: The Master Gardeners’ May Plant Sale: Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 17, and prepare to be there at the starting gun, because this is one plant sale...
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