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Author Archives: Forest Keeper
Arbor Day 2012
This past Friday, April 27th was Arbor Day. Long before we celebrated Arbor Day, before anyone came up with the term ecology or the idea of an Earth Day, even before most people would have guessed that we should pay … Continue reading
Posted in From the Field
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Horse Chestnut and Red Maple
April has not shown much growth in either the Horsechestnut or the Red Maple, but life is springing up all around these two trees. Continue reading
Native Plant Species – “You Can Grow That”
Planting native plant species in our gardens and landscapes can greatly benefit the bio-diversity of local ecosystem. Continue reading
Spring Frost
Dripping in the morning sun, the ice melts off of these cranberries growing in West Barnstable. But don’t let the sun shine fool you, the air still has a cold bite to it that is only sharpened by the wind. … Continue reading
Posted in From the Field, Gardening, Spring
Tagged cold front, Early Spring, insect damage, Pine Beetles, Spring tree care, strange weather, ticks
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12 Steps to Planting Healthy Trees
Okay, so I know that if your anything like me, when Spring rolls in each year, you thinking about planting. Planting seeds, veggies, bulbs, and hopefully planting trees. So do you have plans this season to plant any new trees? Let’s talk … Continue reading
Posted in Fall, Gardening, Plant Health Care, Spring
Tagged natural landscaping, organic gardening, Spring tree care, tree care, tree planting, tree service
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