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• Change to AAMG topic schedule for February 2026February 5, 2026
  Just a quick update to the Ask A Master Gardener zoom meeting schedule. Nancy and Bev are swapping… Read more: Change to AAMG topic schedule for February 2026
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  Working the Night Shift: Nectar Plants for MothsJanuary 29, 2026
  When we garden to encourage pollinator species, we often think about bees, butterflies and other insects that can be seen during daylight hours. Observing the garden “after hours” reveals another world – that of the moths that are active at dusk, at night and into the early dawn.
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  A gentle look at ruderalsDecember 12, 2025
  This article was inspired by Lorraine Johnson’s online chat on November 27th 2025, part of the ongoing TIMG… Read more: A gentle look at ruderals
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  Stunning natives in the Asteraceae family for wildlife in the late summer and fall gardenDecember 11, 2025
  The Asteraceae family plays a critical role in our local food webs as top keystone plants, those supporting the greatest number of butterfly and moth caterpillars, and/or pollen specialist bees
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  ‘Tis the seasonNovember 28, 2025
  December is upon us and gift giving may be on your mind! If your list includes a gardener… Read more: ‘Tis the season
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  “Mudding In” and other planting tipsNovember 13, 2025
  It was in 2016 when I heard the term “mudding in” at a garden club meeting—and I haven’t… Read more: “Mudding In” and other planting tips