Mid-Atlantic Regional Reports
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Mid-Atlantic Regional ReportsHow to Grow Annual Sunflowers for Pollinators and Wildlife
As we enter the dog days of summer, many of us are buzzing about with trips to the beach, firing up the old grill, and celebrating our country’s independence. In…
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Mid-Atlantic Regional ReportsFast-Growing Warm-Season Vegetables
While we might be waiting for tomatoes or peppers to ripen later in the summer, some tasty treasures will be prolific and supply the kitchen in short order. As cooler…
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Mid-Atlantic Regional ReportsRose Growing Basics
The proverb “Beauty is only skin deep,” written by Thomas Overbury in 1613, is intended to encourage one to look beyond external physical beauty and discover what is hidden under…
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Mid-Atlantic Regional ReportsPeony Growing Basics for the Mid-Atlantic
As one of the most unmistakable and recognizable flowers in the world, the peony has been revered for its enduring beauty and fragrance for centuries. It is believed that these…
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Mid-Atlantic Regional ReportsPlants That Take Sun and Shade for the Mid-Atlantic
1. Virgin’s Bower Name: Clematis virginiana Zones: 3–8 Size: 12 to 20 feet tall and 3 to 6 feet wide Conditions: Full sun to full shade; average to wet,…
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Mid-Atlantic Regional Reports6 Tips for Pruning Young Fruit Trees
Good things come to those who wait, and this is especially true when establishing young fruit trees. Pruning to encourage proper branching structure and the production of high-quality fruit requires…
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Mid-Atlantic Regional ReportsShopping-List Plants for the Mid-Atlantic
If you’ve run into a garden rut, we’ve got you covered. It’s time to start planning for your first trip to the local nursery or garden center. What plants will…
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Mid-Atlantic Regional ReportsPollinator Plants for Mid-Atlantic Gardens
Honeybees and butterflies may be the poster children for pollinator awareness, but these charismatic garden visitors actually make up a very small portion of the species that move pollen from…
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Mid-Atlantic Regional ReportsMagnificent Magnolias for Mid-Atlantic Gardens
Millions of years of evolution and hybridization efforts by generations of enthusiasts have produced hundreds of magnolia species and cultivars. Our mild Mid-Atlantic climate is conducive for growing a significant…
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Mid-Atlantic Regional ReportsSpring Planting Plan for the Mid-Atlantic
In her article "Spring Planting Ideas," Michelle Gervais beautifully illustrates the magical time that is the start of spring: "Our winter-weary spirits lift as hints of green begin to appear.…
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