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December Gardening Tips (11/17/25)
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It's getting cold out there! Find these tips and tasks to keep you busy in and around the garden in the month of December...learn more
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Persimmon: Nature’s Fall Fruit (11/03/25)
David Trinklein | Read Time 6 MINPersimmon is native to Missouri and can reach 80 feet high. Persimmons at times go by the name of “first frost fruit” because of the length of time they require to ripen...learn more
November Gardening Tips (10/19/25)
Donna Aufdenberg | Read Time 1 MINIt's cooling off. Find these tips and tasks to keep you busy in and around the garden in the month of November...learn more
Moving Garden Plants Indoors (10/02/25)
David Trinklein | Read Time 5 MINIt's time to think about bringing those non-winter hardy plants indoors. Saving attractive plants is tempting, but there are several points to consider before attempting to do so...learn more
October Gardening Tips (9/15/25)
Donna Aufdenberg | Read Time 1 MINEnd of growing season is right around the corner. Find these tips and tasks to keep you busy in and around the garden in the month of October...learn more
In Defense of Non-Native Plants (9/03/25)
David Trinklein | Read Time 6 MINThe stance "if it's not native, don't plant it" seems to be gaining popularity in the gardening world. In contrast, here are several reasons to support the use of non-native plants...learn more
September Gardening Tips (8/20/25)
Donna Aufdenberg | Read Time 1 MINThe growing season is winding down! Find these tips and tasks to keep you busy in and around the garden in the month of September...learn more
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