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Native Pollinators
Last week I attended a Master Gardener refresher course including a session on native pollinators with Amy Papineau, Field Specialist, Merrimack County, NH, Extension. European honey bees are a $3B per year business. Hives are moved from state to state … Continue reading
Gardening with invasive worms
Disclaimer for all gardeners – there are no beautiful flowers, lush shrubs, or stunning trees in this post. 🙂 Last week was our first Master Gardener refresher course, and it was packed. I guess all the Master Gardeners in NH … Continue reading
Do I have ‘stupid’ written on my forehead?
I’m just wondering. I remember finishing high school with honors, being first in my class in business school, and graduating college Summa Cum Laude. I didn’t see it then. I got married, had a daughter, was a stay-at-home mom, PTA … Continue reading
Posted in Family
Tagged Aging, Campfire, Humor, Master Gardener, Over 60, Robo calls, Senior citizens, Senior scams, UNH Cooperative Extension
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No Impatiens this summer? Really?
Portland Herald WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2013 Maine Gardener: Impatiens lovers in for a sorry summer By TOM ATWELL A new pest is likely to force impatiens out of the landscape in Maine — and probably in all gardens east of … Continue reading
Gardening and Ticks
It may only be mid April on the calendar, but I found my first tick yesterday. I know ticks are part of gardening, but I sure could go a season without getting bit and having to remove those little suckers. … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening
Tagged Gardening, Insect Repellent, Lyme Disease, New Blogger, OFF!, Ticks, UNH Cooperative Extension
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Master Gardener
What is my number one hobby? Gardening without a doubt. Because I continue to want to learn more about this passion, I decided in 2007 to enroll in the Master Gardener Program sponsored by the UNH Cooperative Extension. I enjoyed … Continue reading