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Garden Shed: 5 Foods Anyone Can Grow at Home

Jun 09, 2020 09:58PM

The coronavirus pandemic has made many of us rethink the way we live. It’s made us cautious, even apprehensive, about the future. Growing your own food is one way to feel more in control of your destiny. And it's easier than you think.

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Garden Shed: 8 Must-See Gardens

Mar 12, 2020 06:28PM

There’s no better way to emerge from a long, dreary winter than to place yourself outdoors on a beautiful spring day, in the midst of colorful plant and greening tree life. We’ve collected an assortment of sites to visit, throughout Central PA and beyond, whose beauty and serenity beckon. Take the time to explore all of them.

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Garden Shed: How Plants Help Us Navigate the Dark Days of Winter

Nov 26, 2019 02:42PM

As winter settles into Central PA, and cabin fever begins to tendril around our green thumbs, we look for ways to dig deeper to sustain our need for plants.

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Garden Shed: How to Prepare Your Garden for Winter

Sep 12, 2019 04:26AM

The sound of lawn mowers is replaced by the rustling of raked leaves. The days and nights slide into a sweet comfort zone. The pace of harvests slows down, opening up time to prepare for autumn and winter. The garden beckons. Where do you start?

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Garden Shed: 6 Benefits of a Raised Garden Bed

Jun 06, 2019 11:33AM

As you contemplate a garden this year—and whether or not it’s worth the work—consider another option: a raised garden bed.

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William Woys Weaver: The Vital Role of Heirloom Seeds

Jun 11, 2018 06:10PM ● By Erica Shames

The gardens cultivated by William Woys Weaver have been compared to a living museum, reflecting his focus on preservation of heirloom vegetables.

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From Sneakers to Spades: A Retired Gym Teacher Discovers a New Passion

Sep 02, 2016 10:08PM ● By Melanie Heisinger

Ted McPherrin, a Milton resident, dabbled in gardening, but it wasn’t until he retired from teaching physical education at Warrior Run High School that his passion truly blossomed.

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Cooking at Home - Garden Salsa

Aug 29, 2015 08:41AM ● By Erica Shames

Gather all the extra tomatoes from your summer garden and use them in this tasty salsa recipe!

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Wonders of Window Boxes

Jul 24, 2015 06:18PM ● By Kevin

As a passionate gardener, for Bill Petry of Copper Beech Manor, Spring means stopping by almost every garden center he passes, if just to browse and fantasize about what his garden might contain and look like the coming summer.

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