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  • Main Menu
    • About Us
    • Membership- Join Us!
    • History of Bedford Master Gardeners
    • Garden Grants
    • Plant Sale
    • Programs & Projects
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Water and Shelter for Pollinators

June 22, 2023 by Linda SE

All living creatures need water to survive. They use it for: HydratingCleansingModerating body temperatureReproducing If you are not fortunate enough to have a pond or stream near your garden, you can create an adequate water source by … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Attracts Pollinators, Birds, Butterflies, General Gardening / Landscaping, Insects, Water Gardens, Wildlife

Constructing and Caring for Container Water Gardens

May 26, 2021 by Carol O

A decorative pot of water garden plants on your patio or deck is not only beautiful, it might just be the lowest maintenance gardening you will ever do. You can't over water them and it is very hard to under water them, too. Read more: … [Read more...]

Filed Under: From The Ground Up, General Gardening / Landscaping, Water Gardens Tagged With: Water plants

Early Spring Pond Inspections

April 5, 2019 by Carol O

If you are a pond owner, early spring is a good time to take a walk around your pond and check to see if any maintenance is needed. More... … [Read more...]

Filed Under: From The Ground Up, Water Gardens Tagged With: ponds, water gardens

Winterizing the Water Garden

November 28, 2018 by Kathy N

Water gardens require maintenance throughout the year. Preparation for the winter months is especially important for the survival of both the aquatic plants and the wildlife in and around the pond. Some plants will not tolerate winter weather and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General Gardening / Landscaping, Water Gardens Tagged With: fall chores, water garden, winterizing

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