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Claire Chosid

Mason Ridge Garden Club Founder and Master Gardener.
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Succulents - They Make a Striking Container Garden!

If you love creating container gardens for your patio or pool deck, try something different this year - use Succulents!

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Want Some Unusual Plants? Go to a Plant Sale!

If you want some unusual plants for your garden, where should you go? A local plant sale of course! Many are scheduled in the next few weeks- grab a friend, hop in the car and make a day out of it!

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Weddings 101- How to be a "Florist for a Day"

I wondered if I could be a "wedding florist" for a day. I tried, I survived, and you can too. It was hectic, but also one of my favorite memories of this year!

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Ferns- They Have so Much going for Them!

If you're looking for some deer resistant plants for that shady spot under the pine trees, look no further. Ferns fit the bill!

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What is "Hardening Off" Your Plants and What Does it Mean?

If you plan to purchase garden plants in the next few weeks, make sure that you acclimate them to their new home- it's easy, I'll tell you how.

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My 10 Favorite Annuals

The weather is perfect for taking a"plant shopping" road trip. I've got some tried-and-true suggestions for you!

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Here's a Few Garden Tips to Get You Started This Spring!

It's too wet and too early to begin planting spring flowers, but, there are some chores that need to get accomplished. They're fun and easy!

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Getting Crafty- How to Make Herbal Hand Balm and Scented Linen Water

If you and your friends enjoy "getting crafty" check out my blog for an easy craft for spring.

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My Top 10 Perennials for the Sun Garden

It's almost time to get outside and do some planting. If you have sun and need some sure-fire winners, don't pass up my suggestions for the "Top Ten" best perennials for the sun garden.

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Get Your Favorite Kid Interested in Gardening!

This is the perfect time to grab a kid and go shopping for some seeds and a mini-greenhouse. For a few bucks, you just might get a youngster interested in gardening!

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