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World Migratory Bird Day – May 9 and 10
Written by Mary Free, Certified Master Gardener The migration of birds northward peaks in April and May, and we celebrate World Migratory Bird Day May 9 and 10. Initiated in 2006 and administered by the United Nations Environment Programme, it … Continue reading
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Rejuvenating Beds in the Sunny Garden
by Mary Frase and Elaine Mills Our class project as members of the 2012 class involved rejuvenating two beds in the Sunny Demonstration Garden. The project turned out to be considerably more complex than we initially anticipated and is still … Continue reading
