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Month-by-Month Gardening Chores

Although Spring and Summer seem to be the most intense times for gardening there are chores that can be done each and every month. Check out the tips below for gardening in Hanover, planting zone 7b, to extend your garden to all seasons, maintain a healthy lawn, flower beds, trees and shrubs. In addition some ...

Tips for Starting Your Own Garden

So you want to start a garden? Congratulations! What a joy! The good news is that you’re about to start a process that connects you to your neighbors, good teachers, wonderful peers, and to some of the Earth’s plants, bugs and microorganisms. The bad news is that you are jumping into a sea of information …

Methods for Tree Grafting

Grafting, a fundamental technique in gardening, unites the fates of two plants. This process involves merging the upper part of one plant, known as the scion, with the lower portion of another, called the understock. Essentially, the scion becomes the upper structure of the resulting plant, while the understock transforms into either the root system …

Gardening As We Age

As we age, many of us find ourselves seeking new hobbies that provide both enjoyment and purpose. Gardening is an excellent activity that can offer numerous benefits, including increased physical activity, improved mental health, and a sense of accomplishment. However, as we get older, gardening can become more challenging, requiring modifications and adaptations to ensure …

Gardening Basics

Gardening Basics February 12, 2025Basic Plant Nutrition: Understanding Essential NutrientsOctober 13, 2023Month-by-Month Gardening ChoresOctober 12, 2023Tips for Starting Your Own GardenOctober 12, 2023Methods for Tree GraftingOctober 12, 2023Why a garden journal may become one of your favorite garden toolsMay 10, 2023Gardening As We Age