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    Where do Christmas trees come from?

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    Learn more about Edibles in the 2022 Garden Calendar!

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    When should I mulch my strawberry plants?

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    How do I force an Amaryllis to bloom indoors during the winter?

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    How do I overwinter hybrid-tea roses?

Yard and Garden News

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Bloom of the Week: Witch hazels are one of the last landscape plants to bloom in fall.

FAQ of the Week: Fall is a great time for soil samples and analysis.

Pest of the Week: How do I get rid of fruit flies?

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