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John Murphy

John Murphy

Former Bullington Gardens Education Director
John is no longer active in Extension

Recent Posts by John Murphy

Cover photo for Plants for the Winter Landscape

Plants for the Winter Landscape

Despite what the calendar says regarding the official start of winter, for me a prime indicator that fall has …

Lycopodium digitatum.

A Plant With Many Names

I can’t think of another plant that has so many common names of Lycopodium digitatum. Clubmoss, running cedar, fan-ground …

Cover photo for Bullington Dahlia Garden

Bullington Dahlia Garden

One of the most popular attractions at Bullington Gardens will soon be making its re-appearance. By the end of …

Bob B

Looking Back

I clearly remember the first time I pulled up to the Bullington Horticultural Learning Center after interviewing for the …

meadow

The Benefit of Meadows

All you have to do to start a pollinator meadow is STOP mowing! Many of the ‘weeds’ in your …

berries of aronia

Plants for Winter Interest

Many gardens are planted for the big color show in spring and summer, but when winter rolls around there …

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