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May 29, 2023
What a Pickle: How to Make Your Own Pickles from Seed!
The only thing tastier than a homegrown cucumber is a homegrown pickle. Here’s a guide to growing and making your own, from seed to cucumber to salt brine.
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May 22, 2023
Sweet-Scented Houseplants for Pennsylvania
Your garden is not the only place to enjoy flowers and fragrant leaves. We can also surround ourselves with scent inside our homes with these houseplants!
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May 15, 2023
A Guide to Pennsylvania’s Favorite Peonies
Peonies are a longtime favorite in the perennial garden and have a special history in Pennsylvania. Get to know the local peonies and how to grow them in your garden!
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May 10, 2023
How to Choose the Best Hydrangea
From Bigleaf to Panicle and everything in between, you've got so many choices in a hydrangea. Here's how to pick the best!
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May 1, 2023
Get to Know the Popular Roses in Pennsylvania
From floribundas to hybrid teas, this guide helps you understand the main categories of roses and introduces the most popular varieties in Pennsylvania.
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Apr 24, 2023
A Guide to Spring Foraging in Pennsylvania
Learn about the many gifts that foraging can bring and how to do it in a mutually enhancing way. Here is a guide to how, why, and what to forage in spring!
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Apr 17, 2023
Add Some Funk to Your Collection with Air Plants
With no need for soil, air plants offer many creative possibilities for your houseplant collection. Here's a guide to raising your air plant care to new heights.
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Apr 10, 2023
Low-Maintenance Native Shrubs for Pennsylvania Landscapes
Having evolved in Pennsylvania over thousands of years, these native shrubs are adaptable, low-maintenance, and bring local beauty to your yard and gardens!
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Apr 3, 2023
A Complete Guide to Spring Lawn Care
Don’t leave your spring clean-up and lawn care maintenance to guesswork. Revive your knowledge with these guidelines for a healthy, flourishing landscape!
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Mar 27, 2023
How to Transition Your Seedlings to the Great Outdoors
Prepare your seedlings to grow outside with a gradual adjustment and smooth transition. Here are some tips and a complete guide for transplanting seedlings outdoors.
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