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Weekend Science Fun: Planning A Children’s Garden

Planning a children’s garden can be done any time of year, but right now is a great time to get started. Some of my fondest memories of childhood are of the seed catalogs that would arrive in the mail in … Continue reading

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Weekend Science Fun: Anticipating Spring With Flowers

After the cold weather, isn’t it time to think about spring? Bring a “springy” feel into your home with flowers. Children will benefit from the opportunity to observe plants and flowers up close, as well as enjoy their colorful beauty. … Continue reading

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Plant of the Week: Lupines

The rain we’ve been having lately has popped a bunch of seedlings in our yard. I’m always excited to see these seedlings coming up, because I know in a few short months the seedlings will grow into showy flowers called … Continue reading

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