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Willow Oak, a Beautiful Native Shade Tree

December 8, 2022
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Notable Natives Notable Natives: Willow Oak – A Beautiful Native Shade Tree By Susu Fiske, Inland Bays Garden Center | Special to the Coastal Point | Dec 8, 2022 Quercus phellos, Beech family (Fagaceae) One of my favorite trees, the Willow oak, is stunning in the fall! Willow oak trees are also called swamp willow […]

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Groundsel: A Highly-Tolerant Fall-Blooming Native

November 17, 2022
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Groundsel: A Highly-Tolerant Fall-Blooming Native By Su Fiske, Inland Bays Garden Center | Special to the Coastal Point Nov 17, 2022 Also called sea-myrtle, consumption weed, eastern baccharis, salt marsh-elder and salt bush, native groundsel is found all over this area, and I love that it is fall-blooming, with densely clustered white flowers. Groundsel (Baccharis […]

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Prairie Dropseed – A Grass with a Fragrance?

November 3, 2022
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Notable Natives: Prairie Dropseed – A Grass with a Fragrance? By Su Fiske, Inland Bays Garden Center | Special to the Coastal Point Nov 23, 2022   Sporobolus heterolepis or as we commonly know it, Prairie dropseed, does have a fragrance of a hint of coriander, cilantro or some say soap or buttered popcorn(hmm), licorice […]

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CLOSED The Cook and the Gardener

July 21, 2021
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The Cook and the Gardener – Too Many Tomatoes? Sandy Daniels shows you how to slice and dice your surplus tomatoes into delicious snacks – 10-11:30. Sandy Daniels is the Event Coordinator for Inland Bays Garden Center. When she’s not in the garden you can find her in her kitchen whipping up seasonal culinary delights […]

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Tricks and Tips for A Weed, Disease and Pest Free Garden

July 21, 2021
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“Tricks and Tips for A Weed, Disease and Pest Free Garden” using environmentally friendly methods.   Bring your photos, plant leaves (in a Ziploc  bag) and discover how to prevent and treat your garden pests,  mildew and fungus. Chantal Bouchard, horticulturist, Landscape Designer – Landscape Solutions.  RSVP HERE.

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Mini Workshop: Landscaping with Drought Tolerant Plants

June 3, 2021
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What is water wise gardening known as xeriscaping? Join us for the next in our series of Mini Workshops as we explore how you can reduce and limit your use of water in garden design, plant choice, and good delivery methods to give you a beautiful and water efficient garden. After a short lecture take […]

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