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  • “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” – Bringing Houseplants in for the Winter
    “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” is a popular song written in the 1940s that has been sung by a multitude of artists over the years.  I cannot help hearing this song in my head as I bring my houseplants inside when the weather starts to, well, get cold outside.  With the first frost under our belts, […]
  • A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
    The inherent beauty of nature conceals countless villainous undertones. It’s a never-ending juxtaposition which disguises harsh realities with gentle appearances. Through the lens of the plant world, invasive plants are prime examples of this principle. Invasive plants are ecosystem disruptors, displacing natives and competing with them for essential resources such as sun, water, and nutrients. […]
  • Lead in Garden Soils: Simple Steps for Safer Veggies
    Lead is common in older Connecticut yards. It persists in soil from historic lead-based paint: chips along foundations, dust from sanding, and wear on old window tracks. Soil near roads that once used leaded gasoline and former orchards treated with lead-arsenate pesticides can also be contaminated. Lead does not break down. It tends to stay […]