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Bird Feeding and Housing Basics

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Posted on November 16, 2018

Each year as the cooler temps roll in I stock up on a few things for our feathered friends. I know it may seem somewhat dull but I really do […]

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Why are my pines turning yellow?

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Posted on November 2, 2018

One of the most common questions we get here in the fall at Van Wilgen’s is, “Why are my pines turning yellow? Are they sick?” The answer is, thankfully, no. […]

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Many Hands make Light Work

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Posted on November 1, 2018

We have so few fall days to get outside and enjoy the little bit of warmer weather we have left. Grab the whole family and finish up the last of […]

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Fig Tree Winter Care

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Posted on October 25, 2018

As the days get shorter it is now time to start thinking about what we need to do to over-winter our plants. While your plants have enjoyed being outside this […]

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Citrus winter care

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Posted on October 19, 2018

As the days get shorter it is now time to start thinking about what we need to do to over-winter our plants. While your plants have enjoyed being outside this […]

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Aster ‘Purple Dome’

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Posted on October 18, 2018

With the end of summer’s heat comes the beginning of fall’s color. I love asters and fall brings lots of them. A favorite of mine is Aster novae-angliae ‘Purple Dome.’ […]

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Fall is the Perfect Time to Lime

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Posted on September 16, 2018

Just because you can’t see it, does not mean it is not important. pH is probably the most significant soil factor in growing grass, flowers, and veggies. Do you know […]

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What the Heck is Dormant Seeding and Can I do that?

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Posted on September 14, 2018

You sure the heck can! Dormant seeding is not a common practice but I say, give it a whirl. The spring outcome can be very rewarding and the fall effort […]

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