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Plant Bulbs This Fall for a Spring Blossom Bonanza

Rick Bickling — Sat, 15 Sep 2018 09:00:37 +0000

One of the simplest, least expensive, and most rewarding fall gardening activities is planting spring flowering bulbs. Although they appear to be nothing more than small, dead, brown orbs, bulbs are very much alive. They contain everything needed to survive cold winter temperatures, produce a wide array of beautiful flowers in the spring, and to … Continue reading Plant Bulbs This Fall for a Spring Blossom Bonanza →

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Seed Source Guide

Rick Bickling — Tue, 09 Feb 2016 13:40:39 +0000

If you haven’t already started making plans for your spring garden, now is the time to do so. Of course the best laid garden plans are all for naught if you don’t have, or can’t find, the proper seeds to plant at the proper time. We’ve all experienced that feeling of utter disappointment after scouring … Continue reading Seed Source Guide →

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2015 Seed Source Guide

Rick Bickling — Thu, 05 Mar 2015 13:20:01 +0000

The newly updated table below has an alphabetical listing of many sources of Seeds, Transplants, and Bulbs for Vegetables, Herbs, Flowers, Grains, Grasses, Ground Covers, Vines, Fruits, Sprouting, Trees, Wildflowers, and much more. Many are Open-pollinated, Non-GMO, Organic, and Heirloom varieties. Most offer a Free Catalog.

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Have More Time for Football: 15-minute Garden and Lawn Drills

Rick Bickling — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 04:17:00 +0000

(ARA) – Whether tailgating, playing a game of catch with the kids, cheering on your favorite team from the stands or calling plays from the couch – fall means football. A few simple tips can keep outdoor projects from running interference on your weekend game schedule. Here are 10- to 15-minute garden and lawn drills … Continue reading Have More Time for Football: 15-minute Garden and Lawn Drills →

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