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Horticulture Highlights from the Suffield Garden Club

Horticulture Highlights from the Suffield Garden Club

Safe Cleaning

By Diana L. Ferrari | October 30, 2020

We all have or at least endeavor to have spotless floors, etc. in our homes, but it’s important to know which cleaning products to avoid. Toxic fumes are neither friends to our bodies, nor the environment.

Horticulture Highlights from the Suffield Garden Club

Tool Time

By Diana L. Ferrari | August 30, 2020

A gardener knows, without a doubt, that there are many different contortions one may experience while gardening. While many physical movements are good for muscles, etc., no one wants to hurt their bones and joints or whatever.

Horticulture Highlights from the Suffield Garden Club

Are Hydrangeas Poisonous to Cats and Dogs?

By Diana L. Ferrari | July 29, 2020

Now let me ask you, is there one of us who doesn’t appreciate the opulent appearance of blooming hydrangeas? Although hydrangeas are, without a doubt, beautiful and one of the most sought-after flowering bushes, there’s a caveat here.

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Breakfast of Champions

By Diana L. Ferrari | July 1, 2020

What do coffee grounds and eggshells have in common? Both of these commonly tossed out items will do your garden a favor if incorporated into the soil.

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Basil, King of Herbs

By Diana L. Ferrari | May 26, 2020

There are several different varieties of basil that one can plant. I always plant seeds but plants are also available.

Horticulture Highlights from the Suffield Garden Club

Know the Soil, Part 2 of 2

By Diana L. Ferrari | May 1, 2020

Importance of friable soil: Crumbly, friable soil permits roots and other underground plant parts to thrive. 

Horticulture Highlights from the Suffield Garden Club

Are You a Doer in February?

By Diana L. Ferrari | February 1, 2020

Here are some friendly tips and pastimes for a February To-do List:

Horticulture Highlights from the Suffield Garden Club

Lawn Care

By Diana L. Ferrari | December 1, 2019

Small lawns can be dethatched using a specialized, hand-held dethatching rake or an iron rake. Or, use a dethatcher that attaches to a sit-down mower (see photo in Part 1 of 2).

Horticulture Highlights from the Suffield Garden Club

Lawn Care Highlights

By Diana L. Ferrari | October 28, 2019

As time marches on, bits and pieces of grass and weeds die and collect just above the soil. This is called thatch.

Horticulture Highlights from the Suffield Garden Club

Do You Know the Elite?

By Diana L. Ferrari | October 1, 2019

We have all seen or have planted a rhododendron of one variety or another.

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