The Weekly Dirt with Jessica Damiano

The Weekly Dirt with Jessica Damiano

When is it safe to plant seedlings outdoors?

Here's how to avoid getting burned by a late frost

May 16, 2021
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‘Miss Kim’ lilacs spilling over the fence into the driveway. With the windows open, I can smell them all the way from the house. (Jessica Damiano)

It’s a beautiful weekend here on Long Island, and that means I’m spending a lot of time in the garden. The rhododendron has faded but the irises and alliums have just started blooming, some smal…

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