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Growing peas is easy, if you follow a few simple guidelines.
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Science teacher Xander Lowry is our guide as we tap trees, gather sap, split wood and make syrup with local students. Plus, Jeremy Whipple, of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, talks about the prized syrup made at the Mashantucket Sugar Shack.
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Some varieties of phlox can be plagued with powdery mildew disease during our humid summers. I'm recommending a few varieties that have done well in trials conducted by Mt. Cuba Center, a public garden in Delaware.
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When it comes to state insects, most states honor fuzzy or beloved bugs like honey bees or butterflies. Not so Connecticut, whose bug-to-be-most-proud-of is a voracious non-native predator, Mantis religiosa. Two groups of schoolkids want lawmakers to replace the praying mantis.
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Want to support pollinators? Ground covers can be a source of pollen and nectar for these essential creatures. Think: strawberries, soapwort and perennial geraniums. Clovers make an excellent ground cover, too.
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Why grow zinnias? There's a type of zinnia for every garden annual lover. They're diverse in color, shape and length. Plus, they attract pollinators to the garden.
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With the longer days and stronger sun, we can start growing vegetables indoors in a sunny window. The keys are full sun, warmth and the right greens.
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A new GMO 'Purple' cherry tomato developed in England is making headlines, but it's good to remember that traditional breeding can also create healthier varieties of edibles.
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One fun way to choose houseplants is to select them based on Zodiac signs.
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The $2 million program will fund projects to increase the urban tree canopy in Connecticut.
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If you want to try your hand (or green thumb) at growing succulents like aloe, snake and jade plants or cacti, it helps to know how much light they can tolerate and space they need to thrive.
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Have the last few winters felt a little less snowy to you? This hour on Where We Live, we talk to two scientists looking at snow loss in New England and internationally, and what snow tells us about climate change.