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August 11, 2026
Gardening in Harmony with Nature
The key for gardeners to peacefully coexist with Nature is to understand the basic needs of wildlife for food and shelter. A good place to begin is incorporating native plants into your garden.
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July 20, 2026
Common Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases in Pennsylvania
Ticks are becoming an increasingly visible concern in Pennsylvania. This article introduces how to identify common ticks, understand their life cycles and distribution, recognize tick‑borne diseases, and take practical steps to prevent bites.
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July 15, 2026
Spice Up Your Garden with Cuphea
Meet Cuphea (KYOO-fee-uh), a fresh flower you may have never tried before, is a diverse genus of over 200 species, many with great garden performance.
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June 15, 2026
Why Vegetables?
Think about why you want to grow a portion of your own food: superior nutrition, taste and freshness or value. Cooking and consuming vegetables within hours of harvest opens new doors to the joy of cooking and eating.
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