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10/20/2026

10/20/2026

THIS SATURDAY!! Free Native Tree Giveaway in Dover

The City of Dover plans to give away trees as part of the Tree for Every Delawarean Initiative (TEDI). No details are available yet; watch this space for more information as it becomes available.

10/19/2026

Cold Weather Guidance
The National Gardening Association provides practical and helpful guidance on winter care and frost protection for storing tender plants, tubers, and baskets. Temperatures matter. Also included is how and when to bring them all out again.

https://garden.org/learn/faq/view/62/Winter-care-and-frost-protection-the-temperatures-that-matter-how-to-store-tender-plants-and-what-to-do-with-pots-tubers-and-baskets

10/19/2026

Spotted lanternfly fact for you today! 🌿 What is the difference between these two spotted lanternflies?
Both are females, but the lower female is mated and gravid (ready to lay eggs), making her abdomen much larger than the unmated female above.

Learn more about spotted lanternflies and how to manage them on our website!
https://forestry.ces.ncsu.edu/forestry-health/spotted-lanternfly

Photo by: A. Ratcliff, NC State University

10/19/2026

10/19/2026

Houseplants deserve care and attention just like any other plants! 🪴

For a comprehensive guide on how to grow and care for your indoor plants, check out this article: [Growing Houseplants: A Complete Guide to Indoor Plant Care](https://garden.org/learn/articles/view/4593/Growing-Houseplants-A-Complete-Guide-to-Indoor-Plant-Care/?utm_source=nl&utm_medium=mail&utm_campaign=nl_2026-10-10). 🌱✨

https://garden.org/learn/articles/view/4593/Growing-Houseplants-A-Complete-Guide-to-Indoor-Plant-Care/?utm_source=nl&utm_medium=mail&utm_campaign=nl_2026-10-10

A few well-placed, well-grown houseplants bring life to any room. Learn how to choose the right plants for your light, water and feed them properly, keep them healthy through every season, and even...

10/18/2026

Bulb, bulb, and bulb season!
Here is some helpful information-
https://phsonline.org/for-gardeners/gardeners-blog/fall-garden-shopping-guide?utm_source=Pennsylvania+Horticultural+Society&utm_campaign=423044ecce-ENW7OCT26&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-b195618998-356483508&mc_cid=423044ecce&mc_eid=6914192329It's

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Learn how to choose healthy bulbs and perennials at the garden center this fall. Discover what Zone 7 gardeners should look for when planning next year’s garden.

10/17/2026

Do you dream of a garden filled with beautiful birds? You can create this enchanting space by doing more than just adding a bird feeder!

Fall is for planting. The light is still strong and the temperatures mild. It's an ideal time for settling in many plants because they can establish a good root system before dealing with next summer's heat and drought. You may want to update or redesign your garden, so while you are browsing your f...