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Downsizing Your Tool Collection?

COGdesign, the Community Outreach Group for Landscape Design, is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide quality landscape design services to community-based groups. They are in need of used or new tools for their volunteers and trainees. To make drop-off or pick-up plans, email info@cogdesign.org or call 781-642-6662. For more information about COGdesign, visit www.cogdesign.org. … Continue reading Downsizing Your Tool Collection?

Ireland’s Shamrocks

According to the syndicated newspaper feature, “Did You Know?” …. In Ireland, the plant most identified as a ‘shamrock’ is the white clover. However, according to Horticulture Magazine (March 2009 email), the shamrock houseplant is Oxalis regnellii. It’s described as follows: “Houseplant with shamrock-shaped bright green foliage and dainty white flowers on tall, delicate stems. … Continue reading Ireland’s Shamrocks

Fertilizer: Organic vs. Inorganic

Fertilizers are added to the soil to supply elements essential to the growth of plants. These elements include the major nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and sulfur, as well as the trace elements such as iron, zinc, and magnesium. Organic fertilizers are made from materials derived from living things. Animal manures, compost, bonemeal and … Continue reading Fertilizer: Organic vs. Inorganic