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PERENNIAL: Symphyotrichum novae-angliae (New England Aster)
Learn more about these lovely asters and watch a video with monarchs and other pollinators. Continue reading
Milkweed Pods, Bugs and Monarchs
Watch this video–listen carefully for a munching sound–and see what you are missing if you don’t grow milkweed. Continue reading
Photographing the Tried and True Sheets: Part 2 – Capturing Flowers and Fruits
Written by Mary Free, Certified Master Gardener Part One of Photographing the Tried and True Sheets explored how best to capture the forms of plants and trees in photographs. You can read part one here! This week, a closer look at capturing … Continue reading
Posted in Community Gardens, Demonstration Gardens, Glencarlyn Library Community Garden, MG in the Garden, Public Education
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