A look back at a year of gardening in Cincinnati, from cicadas to snow

It's time to reflect on the gardening events from the past year: An early winter arrival, Brood XIV cicadas and a box tree ...
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Holly shrubs & trees - Ilex species - deep dive into this genus

Ilex or Holly are some of the best, most robust shrubs and trees for gardeners with cold winters. These high performing, low maintenance shrubs tend to be very deer resistant and able to withstand ...
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7 surprisingly simple architectural garden features for a designer feel

Hardscaping materials are a key part of garden design and support the softer elements, such as the planting and lawn.
Family Destinations Guide

The Gorgeous State Park In Connecticut That Will Make You Feel Like You’re In A Living Postcard

Connecticut hides a coastal paradise where Gilded Age splendor meets seaside serenity. Harkness Memorial State Park in Waterford isn’t just another pretty patch of green—it’s 230 acres of what happens ...
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This Stunning State Park In Connecticut Will Make All Your Stress And Worries Disappear

Harkness Memorial State Park in Waterford combines the grandeur of a bygone era with the natural splendor of Long Island Sound, creating a retreat that feels worlds away from ordinary Connecticut life ...
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Ask a Master Gardener: Connection between holly and the holidays

Most holly plants produce small white flowers in spring and summer, and berries in the fall and winter. Foliage can vary from ...