Connecticut Garden Journal
Thursdays 8:58 pm and Saturdays 11:57 am
Connecticut Garden Journal is a weekly program hosted by horticulturalist Charlie Nardozzi. Learn more about Charlie at gardeningwithcharlie.com.
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Many annual flowers are easy to propagate by taking a small cutting and rooting it in a container.
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Large, hard shelled gourds can be dried to form a hard shell that can last for years. You can make a birdhouse, a basket, or even a musical instrument.
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Asian jumping worms feast on maple leaves. They eat the organic matter, seeds and kill seedlings, reducing any rejuvenation of the trees. If you find them in the garden, here's how to prevent their spread.
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Hydrangeas are beautiful right now. But cold weather is on the horizon, so I've got some tips for cutting hydrangeas for the table and drying them for winter.
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There are some new ideas about cleaning flower and vegetable gardens in the fall. To garden more ecologically friendly, we're learning what not to do come Autumn.
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To help our feathered friends, plant shrubs that produce berries that birds love and need for energy and survival. Some of the best native berry plants are in the dogwood and viburnum families.
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Pretty to look at, delicious to eat. Sunflowers not only add color to the late summer garden, the seeds are edible, too. You can even steam the heads and eat them whole.
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Fall flowering bulbs add a blast color to the late summer garden. If you're not growing these varieties yet, add them to your list.
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You've worked too hard all season to let your veggies go past their prime. Here's how to stay on top of the harvest.
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Some phlox varieties are resistant to powdery mildew, but if you grow a variety susceptible to the fungus, there are a few ways to reduce the damage.