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    • About Us
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    • History of Bedford Master Gardeners
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Container gardening with vegetables & herbs tip sheet

May 17, 2019 by Linda SE

Nothing tastes as good as fresh produce. It tastes even better when you pick it in your own garden. What if you don’t have much space or no yard? You can have some vegetables and herbs growing on a sunny patio, porch, or deck in containers. A few … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Container Gardening, From The Ground Up, Fruits /Veggies, Gardening Methods, Herbs Tagged With: companion planting, container gardening

Gorgeous Indoor Plants that LOVE the Dark

February 28, 2019 by Kathy N

Do you want to brighten up a dark corner of your home or add a little life to the basement? There are a number of beautiful indoor plants that do well in low light situations. Many are also low maintenance and thrive on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Container Gardening, General Gardening / Landscaping, House Plants /Home Decor Tagged With: houseplants, houseplants for low light, indoor plants, indoor plants for low light

Poinsettia and Christmas Cactus Care

December 10, 2018 by Kathy N

        This article gives advice for prolonging the life and blooms of two popular holiday houseplants. Poinsettia and Christmas Cactus Care Source:  Penn State Extension … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Container Gardening, General Gardening / Landscaping, House Plants /Home Decor Tagged With: christmas cactus, poinsettia

Enjoying Paperwhite Narcissus in Winter

December 6, 2018 by Kathy N

        Paperwhite narcissus bulbs bloom easily indoors and do not require a cold season before blooming. Read on to discover multiple growing and display options for paperwhite narcissus. Source: … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Container Gardening, General Gardening / Landscaping, House Plants /Home Decor, Perennials /Annuals Tagged With: Christmas bulbs, Christmas flowers, Narcissus, paper white

Overwintering Plants in Containers

November 5, 2018 by Kathy N

Annuals grown in containers are discarded at the end of the season, but many potted perennials, shrubs and small trees can be maintained over the winter if steps are taken to protect the plants and their containers.  Check it out! Overwintering … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Container Gardening, General Gardening / Landscaping Tagged With: overwintering plants, overwintering plants in containers

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