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Wordsworth Said It All – Master Gardener Scoop, March 22, 2017
I wandered lonely as a Cloud That floats on high o’er Vales and Hills, When all at once I saw a crowd A host of dancing Daffodils; Along the Lake, beneath the trees, Ten thousand dancing in the breeze. The waves beside them danced, but they Outdid the sparkling waves in glee: – A poet…
Read MoreMarch Calendar Ideas For Spring Gardeners – Master Gardener Scoop, March 8, 2017
By Will Summers, Master Gardener The month of March begins many Southern Illinois gardener’s year. We already see forsythia, daffodils and flowering quince in bloom and spring will be in full-swing in the coming weeks. It is well-known the month is named for the Roman god of war. For those interested, March was the…
Read MoreMiniature Garden Making: Fairies, Flowers And Fun – Master Gardener Scoop, March 15, 2017
Princesses, fairies and dragons, oh my! Whimsical decorations can be one of the most fun parts of a miniature garden. (Editor’s Note: It doesn’t necessarily need to be princesses and flowers either. In the miniature garden at my desk at The Nashville News, a tiny gnome keeps watch over a cactus and an African Violet.)…
Read MoreWatch Out For That Tree! – Master Gardener Scoop, March 1, 2017
By Linda Summers, Master Gardener I never thought too much about what trees might be considered hazardous until last spring. A silver maple bordering our driveway had lost a few limbs already. However, a strong wind tore a large branch off of the tree and carried it into the side of our car. The…
Read MoreFun With Children In The Garden – Master Gardener Scoop, February 22, 2017
By Jeanette M. Endres, Master Gardener What do gardens and children have in common? They both are a lot of fun! Soon we will experience warmer weather. It is time to start thinking about children’s experiences in the garden. I am planning a children’s garden this year for a young child, using the following…
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