Garden

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    Continuing Education Course – “Care of Trees and Shrubs” will be presented by advanced master gardener Lisa Sexton from Thursday to Feb. 16. For location and cost, call 481-6619 or go to www.
  • Right tools, timing help gardeners control weeds
    Hand weeding is one of the most demanding chores in gardening, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Mulching, spraying, plant crowding and inexpensive stand-up tools can ease much of the back-straining work.
  • Tending resort ‘pretty darn hard job’
    Hollis Malone’s garden is gigantic and enjoyed by many. Malone is in charge of maintaining 50,000 tropical plants, rare international blooms and Southern species at the sprawling Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center.
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Aug. 14, Twilight Walk and Plant Sale, Display Gardens of the Allen County Cooperative Extension Office, 4001 Crescent Ave., 5 to 7 p.m.; master gardener volunteers will be stationed at each of 17 theme garden areas to answer questions about their garden areas that they plan and maintain throughout the season. Music, art and area vendors are a traditional part of the walks. In addition, a number of plants will be offered for sale at bargain prices. For information, call 481-6826.

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