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• Saving the American Chestnut - David Bingham does his part in Salem

  Think of Connecticut and trees, and the Charter Oak comes to mind. But time was when the giant of the forest, the mighty American chestnut, dwarfed the oaks, maples and other hardwoods. It was the 19th century first choice for buildings and barns, rail... Posted Jun 21 2008, 01:08 PM by Suzanne Thompson with | with no comments Filed under: Gardening, Environment

• An Organic Lawn? Yes, You Can

  Getting ready for the annual mowing ritual? Ever notice how it seems to be a vicious cycle? Apply a mix of those little white granules to the lawn in the spring and once it warms up after all of those April showers, follow the weekly ritual of cranking... Posted Apr 23 2008, 05:49 PM by Suzanne Thompson with | with no comments Filed under: Gardening, Environment