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    • History of Bedford Master Gardeners
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    • Request A Speaker or Workshop
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Spring Fruit Tree Care

March 31, 2021 by Carol O

It is time to prune your apple and pear trees if you have not yet done it. Read on: … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fertilizers /Pesticides, From The Ground Up, Fruits /Veggies Tagged With: Friut trees

Thriller, spiller, filler – the gardening experts’ secret for creating show-stopping containers

March 30, 2021 by Linda SE

Using 'thriller, spiller, filler', you can create successful container displays. Use our expert advice to find out how – it's as easy as 1, 2, 3. CONTINUE SOURCE: https://www.homesandgardens.com/amp/news/thriller-spiller-filler-container-plants … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Container Gardening

Fairy Garden Magic

March 24, 2021 by Carol O

The best part of a garden is a place that makes you stop to smile. If your plantings areuninspiring, why not tuck a fairy garden in for a bit of whimsy. Read more: … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Container Gardening, From The Ground Up Tagged With: Fairy Gardens

LENTEN ROSE

March 22, 2021 by Linda SE

If you ask my favorite flower, I will have trouble answering. It depends on the time of the year, my mood, and if I’m growing it in my own garden.  But, I can honestly say that Lenten Rose (Helleborus orientalis) is one of my favorites at this time … [Read more...]

Filed Under: From The Ground Up, Perennials /Annuals Tagged With: hellebores, lenten rose

Edgeworthia chrysantha

March 18, 2021 by Carol O

Edgeworthia chrysantha, also known as the paperbush plant, provides superb winter interest and fragrance. Read more: … [Read more...]

Filed Under: From The Ground Up, General Gardening / Landscaping, Perennials /Annuals, Shrubs /Trees /Groundcover Tagged With: Edgeworthia

The Best of Bryce: Talks That Make Us Better Gardeners

March 13, 2021 by Linda SE

Bryce Lane, Alumni Distinguished Undergraduate Professor Emeritus and Lecturer Emeritus, Department of Horticultural Science, NC State UniversityMondays, March 15 through May 3 – 6:30 PM–8:30 PMCome hear eight of Bryce's best presentations, each … [Read more...]

Filed Under: From The Ground Up, News /Events /People, Whats Happening

pH for the Garden

March 10, 2021 by Carol O

Soil pH is important because it influences several soil factors affecting plant growth, such as (1) soil bacteria, (2) nutrient leaching, (3) nutrient availability, (4) toxic elements, and (5) soil structure. Read on: … [Read more...]

Filed Under: From The Ground Up, Gardening Methods, Soil /Mulch /Compost Tagged With: Soil ph

AAS Winning Petunias

March 5, 2021 by Linda SE

These incredibly versatile plants come in an abundance of bold colors, are widely adaptable, and largely pest and disease-free. They are low maintenance and drought tolerant, available nation-wide, are a great value, sport a variety of forms and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: From The Ground Up, Perennials /Annuals Tagged With: Petunias

Growing Sugar Snap Peas

March 3, 2021 by Carol O

Growing sugar snap peas in the home garden is relatively easy if you take a few simple steps to prepare the garden beds and give peas plenty of cool weather days to grow and flourish. Read More: … [Read more...]

Filed Under: From The Ground Up, Fruits /Veggies, General Gardening / Landscaping Tagged With: Sugar Snap peas

MARCH MADNESS! SPRING GARDENING IS AFOOT!

February 26, 2021 by Linda SE

The hot summer months will soon be upon us, so ready or not, it is time to be  thinking about all those garden chores that need to be done.  The quiet winter and early spring months are great times to get those garden  tools and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: From The Ground Up, Gardening Methods, General Gardening / Landscaping, Lawn /Weeds, Soil /Mulch /Compost, Tools /Techniques

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