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Now is the time to prune hawthorn trees to keep them healthy and attractive – 5 expert-recommended steps to follow for proper trimming

Hawthorns are easy-to-maintain trees that seldom need large-scale pruning, but some care and attention every few years will keep them healthy, safe, and looking their best. To prune hawthorn trees ...

‘Like learning a new language.' Proctor business owner teaches plant foraging

Many attendees told The News Tribune they found community and an innate connection to the Earth through foraging.
Lifehacker

Six of the Best Trees to Plant for Shade in Your Yard

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...
Extension at the University of Minnesota

Master Gardener returns to hometown to plant trees — and memories — with students

John Nordlund attended elementary school in Gibbon, where one Arbor Day a visitor came to plant two crabapple trees with his class. Now a Master Gardener, he decided to give back to his hometown.
The Baltimore Sun

Garden Q&A: What causes brown leaves on a hawthorn tree?

Q: Most years, my hawthorn tree gets lots of brown patches on the leaves. It always seems to grow normally, though, so I wonder if this is a disease I need to worry about? A: Although hawthorn trees ...