Star Of Bethlehem
This perennial bulb, associated with the birth of Jesus, blooms here in Northern Indiana in April.
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Autumnal Affection
Out of normal seasonal growth patterns, I collected the “bonsai-size” leaves from my northern red and scarlet oak as they fell to the ground.
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A Kaleidoscope Of Color
Each autumn, the leaves of trees throughout the neighborhood transition from shades of green to a tapestry of bold oranges, reds and yellows, telling their story.
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Collecting flower seeds from your favorite plants is a fun and rewarding pastime.
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Thoughts To Consider As September Arrives
When you look at a Roman stone arch, you can see that the stones stack on each other, held together by what is called the keystone, which ensures the stability of the structure.
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Summer Reading Wraps Up At Syracuse Public Library
Summer blew by this year at the Syracuse Public Library, with summer reading programming wrapping up the week of July 25.
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My First Garden
It was early spring and mother had already worked the soil into a ridge for sweet potatoes on the edge of her garden by the Bracht Ditch, which ran parallel to her garden.
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Vacation Season Is Time To Shine
Houseplants love to go outside in April or May once the weather warms up.
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Herbs and their Cousins, The Spices
By JOYCE ARLEEN CORSON Master Gardener Are the two really related? I think they are through kitchen recipes. It is easy to take for granted the accessibility of herbs and spices. If you live in a climate that supports the growth of spice trees or shrubs for flavor … Read More
In The Garden — Flavoring With Herbs
By JOYCE ARLEEN CORSON Master Gardener SYRACUSE — The lone scent of one herb, such as sage, can immediately bring occasions to mind such as family gatherings at Thanksgiving or Christmas. Blending two herbs or more together, such as basil and oregano, is a familiar aroma of pizza … Read More
In The Garden — Following Herb Gardens
By JOYCE ARLEEN CORSON Master Gardener SYRACUSE — The herb gardens featured here are three of my favorite. They have been featured in previous articles and it is great to see how they have progressed. Keeping location in mind, each destination is premium space. The production yield is … Read More
In The Garden: Things Stumbled Upon
By Gail Jacobs Master Gardener Most things seem like an eternity at the time. Take Japanese Beetles for instance. About thirty plus years ago Japanese Beetles were the plague. They consumed every rose, purple leaved or purple blooming growing thing in my yard. They required each day that … Read More
Gardening When I Knew Nothing
By Gail Jacobs Master Gardener Sometime back when I was in grade school probably second or third grade my family had a kindly old neighbor lady who I called “Mint”. I have no idea how I came to call here that but looking back it seems fitting. Mint … Read More
No One will Plant Your Garden for You!
By JOYCE ARLEEN CORSON Master Gardener When it’s your garden, you have a personal attachment. Someone may do the planting, but you will not be far away, not missing a moment of all that is involved. It’s time to get busy, too, if you want to have fruit … Read More
In The Garden — Bee Friendly Gardening
By AMANDA ZAMBRANO Master Gardener Intern For a number of years now, there has been a growing concern about the poor health of bee colonies and the subsequent impact on the environment. From 1947 to 2008, bee hives have declined rapidly, from 6 million hives to 2.4 million … Read More
Garden Design For Spring, Summer And Fall
By JOYCE ARLEEN CORSON Master Gardener SYRACUSE — Living plants for summer in zone 5b can be designed into a purposeful relationship to each other, their environment and those who choose to enjoy a personal creation for garden design. First, consider the space available, direction of natural elements … Read More