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Hardy Roses from Der Rosenmeister

July 5, 2009
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Lee Ginenthal loves roses. And it’s a good thing for me, and for all you cold climate gardeners out there, that Lee decided to focus on hardy roses which thrive in USDA hardiness zones 5, 4, and even 3. Lee operates Der Rosenmeister nursery from his home outside of Ithaca, NY. I visited there in [...]

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A Gardening Vacation in Ithaca

July 5, 2009

Where in the northeast can you find a 200-acre botanical garden, along with more restaurants per capita than New York City and over 150 waterfalls–all in a ten-mile radius? If you answered Ithaca, NY, you are privy to one of the best-kept gardening secrets of our region.
The presence of Cornell University, which is not only [...]

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Designing with Native Plants: Creating Sustainable Landscapes for the Finger Lakes & Upstate New York

January 19, 2009

Just learned of a fabulous workshop on designing with native plants for the Finger Lakes and upstate New York. Here’s a brief synopsis of the offerings:

Creating Habitats for Birds on Properties Large and Small
Stephen W. Kress, National Audubon Society and Lab of Ornithology
Learn how to attract birds using the native plants they love, from [...]

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