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The Hidden Life of Trees
The Hidden Life of Trees By: Peter Wohlleben A book worth reading. Peter says that the forest is a social network. Trees are like human families. Tree parents live together with their children, communicate with them, support them as they … Continue reading
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Gardening with Winter in Mind
The Winter Garden: maximizing the garden’s interest from November to April. By Tanya Crowell Picture in your mind a pale blue winter sky. In front of it see a red osier dogwood (Cornus stolonifera), denuded of leaves, its glorious … Continue reading
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Trees with Ornamental Bark
Trees with Ornamental Bark The winter garden does not have to be gray and boring. Gardeners everywhere have become increasingly keen to provide winter interest in their gardens. Trees with ornamental bark provide year round interest but a snowy winter … Continue reading
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Ornamental Trees
On Wed Oct 8 2014 Northumberland Master Gardeners welcomed John Moore of Baltimore Valley Garden Centre as guest speaker. John showed beautiful pictures of the many trees and shrubs he has for sale at his Garden Centre and provided lots … Continue reading
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Why we prune
We prune for several reasons – to keep plants healthy, to encourage bloom, to repair damage, and to maintain specific plants to a desired height, shape or size. Fruit trees are pruned to encourage a better fruit crop and for … Continue reading