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36190
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Made in the shade is a type of garden that can thrive without sunlight. Plants recommended by the author to cultivate in shade filled areas were Lungwort, Solomon’s Seal, Hosta, and Maidenhead Fern.
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Carolina Gardener
(NoCar SB 453.2 N8 C37), Vol. 29 Issue 1, February 2017,
p16-18
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36586
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Touted as an advantage for homeschooling was developing a connection with nature by learning skills such as growing produce and animal husbandry. Reasons noted for homeschooling included children possessing gifts or challenges traditional schooling is unequipped to handle. While adhering to the state’s core curriculum and assessments, it utilizes teaching methods aligning with learning styles and interests and prioritize mastery over grades. Local support for homeschooled children includes Asheville Arboretum’s EXPLORE and Earthaven Ecovillage.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 13 Issue 3, March 2017,
p80-81
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36589
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Sharing genetic material with the Scutellata, the bees Sean Collingsworth keeps are the Italian and Carniolan varieties. His relatively harmless hive dwellers, supping on nectar untainted by pesticides, produce what he touted as honey high in quality because of its purity.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 13 Issue 6, June 2017,
p92-93
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40007
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Helping individuals improve garden quality at all stages is Coastal Landscapes Initiative. Encouraging nature-friendly landscaping practices, CLI’s booklet includes information about native plants adaptable and appealing. The thirty-four species included Eastern Red Cedar, Coral Honeysuckle, and Spotted Horsemint.
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41222
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Making gardens safe for humans and tagalong furry friends entailed accounting for several potential threats. Examples were pests, toxic plants and chemicals, repellants, and feral animals.
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41232
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/Grow/ and /Emergence/ are programs for students of all ages that would like to garden and grow their own fresh fruits and vegetables, or for those who plan to make an income based off of farming in the future.
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42616
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The Art in Bloom floral event in Raleigh features floral designers, gallery shows, a gala, and garden tours.
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42650
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Harvested in late summer, Winter squash can typically produce fruit ranging in size from 1 to more than 100 pounds.
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42651
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The author offers useful advice to gardeners in preparation for storms and their aftermath.
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42652
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Numerous options are discussed for repelling deer. Several suggestions offered include: selecting plants with prickly foliage, grasses and those with heavy fragrance.
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42662
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Insects have great value for the Garden .In addition to pollination, the serve a vital ecological function. The author promotes encouraging insect habitats and avoiding reckless spraying.
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42867
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Joe Lamp'l, founder of joegardener.com and the host of the nationally syndicated PBS television program "Growing a Greener World" offers advice and encouragement for individuals growing their own vegetable gardens.
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