Bonnie Kirn Donahue
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Gardening: Renovate your berry patch
Now that the June-bearing strawberry season has passed, there are things that we can do now to get ready for next year’s crop. If your strawberry patch is…
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Gardening: Making the most of summer basil
If you planted basil in your garden, there are a few things you can do now to ensure a good harvest. Basil is sensitive to drought, so you…
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Gardening: Maximize your lettuce season
It feels like we wait all year for fresh lettuce, and the window seems to close quickly. How can we maximize lettuce season? While lettuce is easy to…
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Gardening: Growing the best cucumbers
Is there anything better than a fresh, home-grown cucumber? Warmed by the sun, the crisp and juicy just-picked cucumber just doesn’t compare to store-bought ones. Although cucumbers are…
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Gardening: Plan ahead by looking back
Planning your vegetable garden doesn’t have to be daunting. By starting with your own observations and being open to experimentation, you can develop a garden plan that takes…
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Gardening: Out with the old, in with the new
Did you run out of time to cut back your perennial garden in the fall? You are not alone. In the past, I have also neglected to cut…
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Gardening: Friends in the garden
Spending time planning your vegetable garden and thinking about what food you will produce is an excellent way to find some stability in these unsettling times. While growing…
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What to save in your garden for winter interest
It’s happened again. Leaves are getting crispy, flowers are going to seed and the air is beginning to cool. As hard frosts become a reality, it is almost…