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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Best Landscape Plants For The Upper Midwest Region ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Trees, shrubs and flowers are abundant in Michigan, Minnesota,Wisconsin and Iowa. Don’t forget to plant natives! ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary Ellen Ellis ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3svLT8XAVDWpi55WaGwota-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Most Invasive Species In Michigan And The Upper Midwest ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Learn about some of the worst invasive plants to watch out for in the regions of Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota and Iowa. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary Ellen Ellis ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9mCnMQ2upPnTvv5ABHEj69-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Best Vegetables To Grow In Michigan And The Upper Midwest ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ What are the best vegetables to grow in Michigan and the upper Midwest? Click here for a complete upper Midwest growing guide. ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Upper Midwest Lawn Care Guide ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you live in the Midwest US, you’ll need to know the rules for a healthy cool season turf lawn. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary Ellen Ellis ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BaJYy5XGkvqx2ASBnWqueY-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Best Annual Flowers For Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ What are the best annual flowers for Michigan and the east north central region? Click here to find out. ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Best Plants For Pots In Michigan And The Upper Midwest ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Containers are great for the upper midwest region where many plants are too tender to survive as perennials. Click to learn more. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 08 Jan 2023 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 18:01:15 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary Ellen Ellis ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oPYsizvpcsCp7fG9qnwJ4h-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Upper Midwest Insects And Pests In The Home Garden ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Upper Midwest of the US has its own range of pesty bugs and mammals. The most common ones are listed here. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2022 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 18:01:36 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary Ellen Ellis ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/U9giJcrkBZxyEMBZUawfzi-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Upper Midwest Ornamental Grasses For Year-Round Interest ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you live in the upper mid west of the United States, read on for 13 of the best ornamental grasses for your region. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2022 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 18:02:21 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary Ellen Ellis ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oSTuSJ4CVbTYX5QrLGmzKP-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Gardening In Northern Michigan And The Upper Peninsula ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ For gardening in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, you may need a little know how. Click here for info on how gardens survive the up north cold. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2022 21:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 18:02:34 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary Ellen Ellis ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qPspEZsEwU9G3rqnbh9sUB-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Gardening with Native Plants in The Upper Midwest ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ What are good plants for gardens in the upper Midwest? There are a wide range of beautiful native species to choose from. Click for more. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary Ellen Ellis ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xkNVcrNDFny5eszfs7rZWe-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Growing Roses In The Midwest – Top Roses For Midwest Gardens ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Growing roses is possible in most gardens, but you do need to choose the right type. Click here for the best roses for your Midwest garden. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary Ellen Ellis ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Fdd2oDtcYbqHz4m5GDEW6A-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Upper Midwest Evergreens – Choosing Evergreen Shrubs For Upper Midwest ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Evergreen shrubs are useful for year-round color and privacy. Many varieties thrive in upper Midwest states. Click here for some options. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2020 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 18:14:21 +0000</updated>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Regional To-Do List: Upper Midwest Gardening In December ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ December gardening tasks for Midwest states are limited but that doesn’t mean there is nothing to do. Click here for a regional to-do list. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary Ellen Ellis ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/P7ZREB7GLzSdzxoXXUpAR5-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ November In The Garden: Regional To-Do List For The Upper Midwest ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Chores begin to wind down in November for the upper Midwest gardener, but there are still things to do. Click here for a regional to-do list. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary Ellen Ellis ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5uPyg3rSXxkEGACygZ7JSn-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Upper Midwest Bushes: Choosing Shrubs For East North Central Gardens ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Shrubs are essential to the home garden and yard. For states within the upper Midwest region that grow well, click the following article. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary Ellen Ellis ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CJfmGGG5u2Tv9t3aHwu4r9-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ East North Central Shrubs: Deciduous Shrubs In Upper Midwest Gardens ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Growing deciduous shrubs in upper Midwest regions depends largely on selecting the right species and varieties. Click here for options. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary Ellen Ellis ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GMZ3StLiJ7Xw4JtbQ5AVon-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Flowers That Bloom In Fall: Learn About Fall Flowers In The Midwest ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Need plants for extended bloom through fall? Growing fall flowers in the Midwest requires planning, but there are many options. Click here. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tonya Barnett ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/n9JU2ofxUBYYuifCZCrKn3-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Gardening To-Do List: September In The Upper Midwest ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ There is much to do in the garden during September in the upper Midwest region. Click here for a to-do list for September. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary Ellen Ellis ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/F3tbRD4sdtwhD3oEui9wxW-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Midwest Shade Plants – Shade Tolerant Plants For Midwest Gardens ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Planning a shade garden in the Midwest is tricky. Plants must be adaptable to various conditions, depending on the region. Click here for some ideas. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary H. Dyer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/doCExXzVSt2ahfoKg3o78Y-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ North Central Shade Trees – Growing Shade Trees In The Northern U.S. ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Every yard needs a shade tree or two. North Central Midwest gardens are no exception. Click here to help choose the best ones for your yard. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2020 17:00:12 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 18:17:01 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary Ellen Ellis ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NqFcVBRVr6YYpYUuhYD2sj-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ August Gardening Tasks – Upper Midwest Gardening To-Do List ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ August gardening tasks in Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa are all about maintenance. Click here for your August upper Midwest to-do list. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary Ellen Ellis ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wiybWZoNAUFfKvn37Pwb4k-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Vines In The North: Choosing Vines For North Central Regions ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Perennial vines are popular in gardens for a number of reasons and are great for vertical spaces. Click here for options on North Central vines to grow. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary Ellen Ellis ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/miRYyg92LNaqwXawFeebLR-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ North Central Perennials: What Are The Best Perennials For Northern Gardens ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Perennials are the staple of the flower garden. To learn about some North Central perennial options for your garden, click the following article. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary Ellen Ellis ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8WXtEDjxbTP6MU3Rc7kdLX-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ July Garden Tasks – Tips For Upper Midwest Gardening ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ July in the upper Midwest is busy. This is the hottest month of the year, and often dry, so watering is essential. Click here for other important tasks. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary Ellen Ellis ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/b84GUzEdmA2FVcRhsmsSzM-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ East North Central Lawns: Alternatives To Grass In Upper Midwest ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Homeowners are realizing the benefits of ditching traditional grass. For ideas on East North Central lawn alternatives, click here. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary Ellen Ellis ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/52EnPZ4WErpbA5LLhv8YmK-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Michigan Summer Flowers: Flowers For Hot Summers In Michigan ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The summer months can get very hot in Michigan, and not all flowers can stand up to the heat. Click here for summer flowers to plant in Michigan. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary Ellen Ellis ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Khbs35JstUK59kuUuNnrhG-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Upper Midwest Gardening – What To Do In June Gardens ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ For many gardeners in the upper Midwest states, June is the best time of the year. Click here for June gardening tasks in the upper Midwest region. ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Fruit For North Central Regions: Growing Fruit Trees In North Central States ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Growing fruit trees in the upper northern U.S. region can be challenging. To learn what types of fruit trees grow in North Central regions, click here. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Laura Miller ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yxXnD8iqfDUzPc68fHuiej-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Gardening To-Do List: May Tasks In The Upper Midwest ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ May tasks in upper Midwest gardening should keep you busy all month long. Click here to learn what you should do during this time. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary Ellen Ellis ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VJvtLjkxvBpSAnBnTrXVpR-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Attracting Pollinating Insects: Native Pollinators In Upper Midwest States ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Whether growing fruits and vegetables or supporting the local ecosystem, go native to attract pollinators when you can. Find upper Midwest pollinators and plants here. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary Ellen Ellis ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/96k9sL6LcDAyftkd9utxBc-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ April Garden Maintenance: Upper Midwest Gardening Tasks ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Upper Midwest gardening really starts to get going in April. Here are some things to add to your garden to-do list this month. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mary Ellen Ellis ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PDwU9NJuo5hqQrBFxz8obe-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Common Northern Conifers: Growing North Central Coniferous Plants ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Growing conifers in North Central states is natural. Coniferous trees that thrive in this region provide year-round greenery and privacy screening. They can grow quite tall and, with good care and time, will become striking focal points. Learn more here. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 22 Dec 2019 01:11:42 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 18:22:13 +0000</updated>
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