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Jennifer Anderson
Nov 17, 20212 min read
Jingle Bells
Hello Tree Friends, We don’t like tossing our “used” Christmas trees on the curb either, so we decided to decorate a few of our potted...
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Jennifer Anderson
Nov 1, 20212 min read
Lively Winter Gardens
Falling temperatures does not have to mean your garden settles in for a long winter’s nap. Several native trees and shrubs come alive...
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Jennifer Anderson
Oct 19, 20211 min read
The "a-peeling" Eastern Redcedar
Juniperus virginiana is one of the most fragrant of the evergreens -- and it provides essential cover, nesting and food for various game...
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Jennifer Anderson
Oct 14, 20211 min read
Want fall color? Look no further than Sumac!
I managed a trip to the Berkshires last week and was astounded by the fall color -- from the Sugar Maples of course but also from the...
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Jennifer Anderson
Sep 10, 20211 min read
Backyard Foraging
Looking for fruit and can't find a pawpaw? Try American Red Plum (Prunus Americana). It grows either as a tree or shrub about 20 feet...
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Jennifer Anderson
Jul 20, 20212 min read
My Native Alternative to the Crape Myrtle
Looking for late-summer blooms? You could plant an exotic crape myrtle. Or-- you could go for a little-known native that also offers...
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Jennifer Anderson
Jun 20, 20211 min read
Got Shade?
Bladdernut (Staphylea trifolia) might be the shrub for you! It’s beautiful and thrives in full shade, although it can tolerate up to four...
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Jennifer Anderson
Jun 8, 20211 min read
Black Cherry is for the Birds
Prunus serotina Looking for a big, fruity, fragrant and showy shade tree that’s ripe for birds and pollinators? The Black Cherry may be...
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