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In the Garden: Holiday plant legends and lore

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In the Garden: Holiday plant legends and lore

The holidays are here and you are probably seeing many traditional holiday plants for sale at your favorite flower shop and garden center. These may or may not be part of your holiday traditions but knowing a bit about their lore can be something fun to share at holiday gatherings.

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, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

December 18, 2025

In the Garden: Experience the many benefits of spending time in nature

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In the Garden: Experience the many benefits of spending time in nature

Take a break in nature from the stresses of everyday life and the hectic holiday season. Research has found spending time in nature, conservatories, botanical gardens and other green spaces can have a positive impact on mental and physical health. Work, school and other aspects of daily life may have

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, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

December 11, 2025

In the Garden: Christmas tree alternatives that provide year-round beauty

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In the Garden: Christmas tree alternatives that provide year-round beauty

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, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

December 4, 2025

In the Garden: Bring a bit of spring indoors this winter

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In the Garden: Bring a bit of spring indoors this winter

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, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

November 20, 2025

In the Garden: Create your own winter containers

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In the Garden: Create your own winter containers

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, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

November 13, 2025

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In the Garden: Dress up your holiday gatherings with a few succulents

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

November 6, 2025

In the Garden: Dress up your holiday gatherings with a few succulents

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In the Garden: Gardening gifts that keep giving

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

October 30, 2025

In the Garden: Gardening gifts that keep giving

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In the Garden: Winter is amaryllis season

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October 23, 2025

In the Garden: Winter is amaryllis season

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In the Garden: Mark the location of late emerging perennials

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October 16, 2025

In the Garden: Mark the location of late emerging perennials

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In the Garden: Collect and save some heirloom vegetable seeds

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October 9, 2025

In the Garden: Collect and save some heirloom vegetable seeds

In the Garden: Plant flavorful and nutritious garlic this fall

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In the Garden: Plant flavorful and nutritious garlic this fall

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

October 2, 2025

In the Garden: Improve your garden soil with fall leaves and landscape trimmings

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In the Garden: Improve your garden soil with fall leaves and landscape trimmings

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

September 25, 2025

In the Garden: Add a fall display to your garden, front steps or balcony

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In the Garden: Add a fall display to your garden, front steps or balcony

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

September 18, 2025

In the Garden: Plant bulbs this fall for beautiful spring bouquets

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In the Garden: Plant bulbs this fall for beautiful spring bouquets

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September 11, 2025

In the Garden: Beautify and expand your indoor garden

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In the Garden: Beautify and expand your indoor garden

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

September 4, 2025

In the Garden: Three ways to preserve the beauty of your summer garden

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In the Garden: Three ways to preserve the beauty of your summer garden

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August 28, 2025

In the Garden: Grow a bee-friendly lawn

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In the Garden: Grow a bee-friendly lawn

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August 21, 2025

In the Garden: Freshen up your late season garden with strawflowers

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In the Garden: Freshen up your late season garden with strawflowers

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August 14, 2025

In the Garden: Annual flowers that thrive in the heat

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In the Garden: Annual flowers that thrive in the heat

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August 7, 2025

In the Garden: Plant a bit of shade

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In the Garden: Plant a bit of shade

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

July 31, 2025

In the Garden: Gathering ideas for next year's garden

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In the Garden: Gathering ideas for next year's garden

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

July 24, 2025

In the Garden: Reduce maintenance to boost your garden enjoyment

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In the Garden: Reduce maintenance to boost your garden enjoyment

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

July 17, 2025

In the Garden: Harvest garlic and replant with quick-maturing vegetables

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In the Garden: Harvest garlic and replant with quick-maturing vegetables

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

July 10, 2025

In the Garden: Gardening in extreme heat

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In the Garden: Gardening in extreme heat

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

June 26, 2025

In the Garden: Maximize your harvest with succession planting

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In the Garden: Maximize your harvest with succession planting

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

June 19, 2025

In the Garden: How to create, plant and maintain a pollinator garden

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In the Garden: How to create, plant and maintain a pollinator garden

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

June 12, 2025

In the Garden: Plant sunflowers for a season of enjoyment

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In the Garden: Plant sunflowers for a season of enjoyment

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June 5, 2025

In the Garden: The why and how of deadheading

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In the Garden: The why and how of deadheading

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May 29, 2025

In the Garden: Weekend updates for your landscape

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In the Garden: Weekend updates for your landscape

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

May 22, 2025

In the Garden: Boost your outdoor enjoyment by managing ticks and mosquitos

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In the Garden: Boost your outdoor enjoyment by managing ticks and mosquitos

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

May 15, 2025

In the Garden: Creating and caring for shade gardens

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In the Garden: Creating and caring for shade gardens

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

May 8, 2025

In the Garden: There's always room for tomatoes

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In the Garden: There's always room for tomatoes

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

May 1, 2025

In the Garden: Gift ideas for mom that keep on giving

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In the Garden: Gift ideas for mom that keep on giving

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

April 24, 2025

In the Garden: A sustainable lawn starts with the right grass seed

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In the Garden: A sustainable lawn starts with the right grass seed

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

April 17, 2025

In the Garden: Plant a tree and make a difference

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In the Garden: Plant a tree and make a difference

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

April 10, 2025

In the Garden: Be a waterwise gardener

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In the Garden: Be a waterwise gardener

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

April 3, 2025

In the Garden: Grow, harvest and enjoy all parts of cilantro

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In the Garden: Grow, harvest and enjoy all parts of cilantro

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

March 27, 2025

In the Garden: Grow an abundant harvest of peppers this season

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In the Garden: Grow an abundant harvest of peppers this season

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

March 20, 2025

In the Garden: How to prevent rabbit damage in your landscape

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In the Garden: How to prevent rabbit damage in your landscape

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

March 13, 2025

In the Garden: Garden longer with less muscle strain and fatigue

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In the Garden: Garden longer with less muscle strain and fatigue

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

March 6, 2025

In the Garden: Celebrate the Year of the Asclepias by planting milkweed

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In the Garden: Celebrate the Year of the Asclepias by planting milkweed

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

February 27, 2025

In the Garden: Growing basil

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In the Garden: Growing basil

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February 20, 2025

In the Garden: Colorful houseplants for lower light locations

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In the Garden: Colorful houseplants for lower light locations

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

February 13, 2025

In the Garden: Organic insect pest control in vegetable and flower gardens

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In the Garden: Organic insect pest control in vegetable and flower gardens

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

February 6, 2025

In the Garden: Dahlia combinations for gardens and bouquets

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In the Garden: Dahlia combinations for gardens and bouquets

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

January 30, 2025

In the Garden: Kid- and pet-friendly indoor gardening

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In the Garden: Kid- and pet-friendly indoor gardening

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

January 23, 2025

In the Garden: Be a weather watching gardener

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In the Garden: Be a weather watching gardener

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

January 16, 2025

In the Garden: Maximize seed starting success with a seed starting chart

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In the Garden: Maximize seed starting success with a seed starting chart

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

January 9, 2025

In the Garden: 2025 is the year of the monstera

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In the Garden: 2025 is the year of the monstera

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

January 2, 2025

In the Garden: Winter celebrations and cold temperatures

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In the Garden: Winter celebrations and cold temperatures

, and Melinda Myers, Special to the Citizen

December 19, 2024