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The Madman Is So Disorganized

February 25, 2025February 25, 2025

Tired of shoveling snow? The madman is. This year it seems like we’re getting snow storms with ice on top and rain on top of that. A heavy mess we have to clean up. No wonder we are so disorganized. Most gardeners we know are pretty well organized. Each month is filled with tasks to…

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#13 Winter Pruning of Trees and Shrubs

February 28, 2019February 28, 2019

The madman has been going crazy lately – it is almost March, the Persephone Period is over and he is itching to get outside to continue his pruning tasks. I have to keep reminding him that yes, the Persephone Period is over, but here in Connecticut the shrubs and small trees are still thinking of…