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Eau claire, WI
About me: I garden on five acres in west-central Wisconsin (z4). I'm primarily interested in trees & shrubs, but I've come around to the value of herbaceous plants. I have no formal botanical or horticultural training, and I'm often amazed at the knowledge presented on this and other forums. It helps to get me through our winters.
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Commented: Table Mnt pine male cones Beng, did you bite into one? :) I’m not familiar with Table Mtn Pine, but it looks like our Jack Pine, which is a short-lived, scruffy looking pine that I’ve grown fond of. Does the TMP turn a gold...
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Commented: Weeping White Spruce Growth It may thin out slightly on the backside below the fence, but this will not be visible except when doing fence maintenance. ;) I'd leave it be. BTW, you have an opportunity to pictorially document h...
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Commented: We wants it! (But will it rule them all?) Mmmm, you have no space and can’t afford it. That is a garden dilema. Fortunately, you’ve come to the right place. Where do you garden? Are there other Acer options that might be a better fit? Is...
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