When the winter holidays approach, you want your tree to …
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Eggplant
Solanum melongena var. esculentum
Most people recognize eggplants with their … -
Brussels Sprouts
Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera
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Science vs Pseudo-science
One of the most ill-informed decisions of my life was …
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Carrot
Daucus carota var. sativas
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Orchids – Best Growing Tips
Orchids have a reputation as being finicky. Far from being …
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Pesticides – Disposing
When my father died a few years ago our family …
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Pesticide Misuse – “People Dumber Than Us”
In a great example of public service, the California Department …
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Trees – Planting Correctly
It is said that when you plant a tree you …
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Japanese Beetles – Control Options
Most summers are favorable for Japanese beetles. The coppery-green beetles …
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Moths – Control
Few things are more disappointing than donning an expensive wool …
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Slug and Snail – Control
I found #133 under the clothes dryer recently. Unfortunately, I …
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Butterfly Puddle – Building
Butterflies love the nectar from flowering plants but they also …
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Ticks – Identification and Control
Ticks engender a strong get-it-off-me response because they can suck …
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Identifying Insects, Plants and Animals
My neighbor Chrissy has taught me more about the insects …
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Dogs – Landscaping for
If you have a dog or dogs, you know the …
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Fire Ants – Best Control in Fall
Want to put a hurtin’ on fire ants? Hit them …
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Christmas Tree – Selecting
When the winter holidays approach, you want your tree to …