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Making your lawn (and its soil pH) awesome! If you want your lawn to be nice and green, check your soil! One of the easiest things to work on is your soil pH. In this article, we'll explain: Why soil pH...

Mid-October to early November is the perfect time to plant garlic here in New England. We have Softneck Garlic Bulbs for planting at all of our Mackey's locations! Softneck Garlic is easier to raise, keeps longer, and usually produces more...

1: When to plant grass seed The best time to seed the lawn is in the late summer and early fall. The ground is warm and seeds can get established by the time winter comes around. Spring is also a...

Most fruit trees and shrubs need a pollinating partner to ensure fruit. Even self-pollinating (self-fertile, self-fruitful) fruit trees and shrubs will increase productivity with a second like-plant nearby. Click on the pictures below to view our guides or print.  ...

An in depth interview with Barry Green, President and 5th generation of Jonathan Green, a leading lawn care products company. Barry helps us understand the difference in grass seeds and shares the development of his company's famed Black Beauty varieties....

You've found the perfect plants to adorn your landscape, now let's keep them beautiful and thriving for years to come! A. Planting Trees & Shrubs B. Planting Perennial & Annual Plants A. Planting Trees & Shrubs You can plant your...

Few know the wildlife of Connecticut as well as this episode’s guest, Patrick Comins, Executive Director of the Connecticut Audubon Society. Terry and Len sit down with Patrick, who shares with us the history and accomplishments of the Connecticut Audubon Society, tips on how you can make your back yard a wild bird sanctuary, and how a car accident changed the course of his career.

Join us as we learn from this leading expert in wild life habitats and populations.

Terry and Len visit Earth Animal headquarters to chat with Dr. Bob and Susan Goldstein about their journey in pioneering the integration of holistic and traditional pet medicine. Their story reminds us that commitment to purpose is the true North Star for finding success in life.

Terry and Len get a chance to catch up with Peter Geiger, Editor of the Farmer’s Almanac. In our annual special, we talk about helpful hints for gardening and other tasks around the house, weather predictions for Terry’s wedding, and canoeing in a pumpkin.

Join us for a meeting of old friends with new stories.