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Gardening 4/13/23

Published April 13, 2023 at 1:42 PM EDT
Fred Breglia holds a giant example of Calvatia gigantea, commonly known as the giant puffball.
Courtesy of the Fred Breglia Collection
Fred Breglia holds a giant example of Calvatia gigantea, commonly known as the giant puffball.

The experts return at 2pm to help you get ready for a successful gardening season. 800-348-2551 is the number. Ray Graf hosts.

Fred Breglia is the director of the Landis Arboretum, one of only three arboreta in eastern North America that have old-growth forests. It is home to trees and shrubs from around the world and beautiful perennial gardens.

Dale-Ila Riggs is the owner/operator of The Berry Patch, a first generation diversified farm in Stephentown NY. She grows pesticide-free blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries as well as diversified vegetable crops and cut flowers.

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