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Beneficial Bugs: Ladybugs are Allies for Groton Gardens
Native ladybugs control pests in Groton gardens. Avoid invasive Asian Lady Beetles, which invade homes and outcompete natives.
Groton Garden Club
Mar 43 min read
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Spring Blooming Mayapples: Groton’s Ephemeral, Shade-Loving Treasure
Mayapples are vibrant woodland treasures in Groton, supporting pollinators and wildlife and adding lush texture to shady gardens and forests
Groton Garden Club
Feb 272 min read
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Get a Jump on Spring: Forcing Tree Branches to Bloom
For those who can't wait for Spring or simply wish to enjoy early blooms indoors, forcing tree branches is a delightful solution to waiting.
Groton Garden Club
Feb 182 min read
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Why Sourwood Trees are a Must-Have for Your Groton Garden: Beauty, Birds, Bees, and Brilliant Fall Color
As a native tree, the Sourwood is an excellent choice for gardeners to add low-maintenance beauty, that brings year-round interest.
Groton Garden Club
Feb 134 min read
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Using Fertilizer Wisely to Create Healthy Gardens
Fertilizing can enhance soil structure, increase organic matter content, and promote beneficial microbial activity, benefiting plant health.
Groton Garden Club
Jan 282 min read
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Beneficial Bugs: Why Monarchs Matter and How to Support Them in Your Garden
You can create a supportive environment for monarch butterflies, help conservation, and enhance Groton's biodiversity.
Groton Garden Club
Jan 77 min read
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Cold Stratification and How To Winter Sow Plants
Cold sowing lets gardeners grow plants, outside, over the winter as a way to get a jump on spring.
Groton Garden Club
Dec 31, 20244 min read
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Missing Your Garden? 8 Things to do in December
Here's a list of 8 things you can do in December to get ready for the first shoots break through the ground in April.
Groton Garden Club
Dec 17, 20242 min read
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Unlocking Winter's Beauty: A Guide to Forcing Flower Bulbs
Forcing lets you to enjoy flowers such as tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, and crocuses during times when they wouldn't bloom outdoors.
Groton Garden Club
Nov 19, 20242 min read
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Yes, You Can Skip Your Fall Cleanup
It's essential to consider the ecological impact of this activity, particularly on native insects in Groton.
Groton Garden Club
Oct 29, 20243 min read
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Prepping Garden Tools for the Off-Season
If you've ever tried to weed a garden or add a new plant, you know how essential well-maintained garden tools are for working in your garden
Groton Garden Club
Oct 15, 20245 min read
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Lasagna Gardening Method: How to Start a New Bed
The Lasagna Method is easy fall gardening, allowing you to prepare your garden beds over the winter, so they're ready for spring planing.
Groton Garden Club
Sep 17, 20242 min read
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Unlocking the Magic of Host Plants
host plants stand as unsung heroes, quietly orchestrating the dance of life in our green sanctuaries. But what exactly are host plants?
Groton Garden Club
Aug 27, 20244 min read
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What is Companion Planting?
Companion planting is where different plants are grown near each other to enhance their growth, repel pests, and attract good insects.
Groton Garden Club
Jul 16, 20242 min read
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Groton Garden Club Awarded State and National Recognition for Community Projects
The Club received four State and four National awards for the Groton Garden Club's projects during our 100th anniversary in 2023.
Groton Garden Club
Jun 20, 20242 min read
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What is Living Mulch?
Unlike traditional mulches such as wood chips or straw, living mulches actively grow in the same space as your primary plants.
Groton Garden Club
Jun 18, 20243 min read
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What is the Chelsea Chop?
The Chelsea Chop is a gardening technique named after the Chelsea Flower Show, where it gained popularity. It involves pruning or cutting...
Groton Garden Club
May 21, 20242 min read
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Groton Garden Club's Plant Sale Is Tomorrow!
Get ready to spruce up your gardens and grab last-minute Mother's Day gifts at the Groton Garden Club's annual plant sale tomorrow.
Groton Garden Club
May 10, 20242 min read
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How Outdoor Lighting Influences Wildlife and Your Garden
excessive artificial light at night can disrupt the natural cycles of plants and wildlife including pollinators and birds.
Groton Garden Club
Apr 23, 20243 min read
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Considerations for Making Your Garden Bee-Safe
Bee populations are essential to the environment. Unfortunately, their numbers are declining declining due to the use of harmful pesticides.
Groton Garden Club
Apr 15, 20243 min read
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