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Edgworthia is a genus of deciduous shrubs in the family Thymelaeaceae, known for their attractive flowers and aromatic, leathery leaves. The plants are native to Asia, particularly China, Japan, and the Himalayas. The genus includes species like Edgworthia chrysantha, which is one of the most well-known species and the topic of our plant of the…
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The first snow of the season (and a couple of years) was a not too disruptive event for the farm. Warm greenhouses with snow arch frames easily withstood the accumulation of 3-4″ from the January 10th event. Let’s hope for a couple of more manageable snow days before the growing season begins.
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Commuters driving by the Durham Farm may have noticed the recent clearing of several rows of trees just below some of our vegetable plots. These trees are pecans (Carya illinoiensis) that are no longer in active evaluations and so they will be cleared to make room for new research plots. What will go in this…
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