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Winter is just around the corner. Short days and long nights mean temperatures, especially in our valleys, can dip below freezing. Take the necessary steps to protect plants from frost.

Keep Soil Moist: If you hear of a frost warning in your area, water your garden thoroughly before evening. The moisture from the soil will evaporate and warm the air around your plants.

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Use different fertilizers for different plants -fact or fiction? 

Fiction – Orchids and African violets are very delicate. It is necessary to use a special fertilizer for these plants. 

Fact – It is not necessary to use a special fertilizer for orchids or African violets. It is, however, easy to over fertilize these plants. I recommend fertilizing them less frequently. 

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