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Here's why you shouldn't necessarily bother with raking your leaves this fall.

Here's why you shouldn't necessarily bother with raking your leaves this fall.

I asked the Leon County Master Gardener Volunteers what gardening books they actually own and have on their shelves at home.

There's a raging debate over whether we should feed squirrels. HowStuffWorks looks at the pros and cons.

Credit: Steve Bender Three things go into the decision by a plant to wake up from winter. A calendar is not one. No, it responds to how long its been cold, how warm it is now, and the increasing length of the day. When all those requirements are met, its waking up – and there is nothing you can do to stop it. Such is the case with a camellia in my woodland garden. Yesterday, January 31, capped a mild spell with temps...

Faithful readers, that time of year has come when Grumpy and the Missus escape the surly bonds of home to explore the wonders of the world. Rest assured, I will attend to your needs when I return. Until then, here is a list of simple things you can do to make your gardening a joy in my absence. Bring your garden tools inside. Don’t let them rust in a heap by the garage door. Rusty tools lying about make you look shiftless and old. Wear rubber gloves whenever mixing up that water-soluble, blue...