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Want Free Flowers?

by Dale Harcombe

26 Oct 2009 02:36 PM

Do you want free flowers for your garden? This year we grew sweet peas and it cost us nothing. We grew our own sweet peas from seeds harvested from our own plants. Last spring we had an amazing display of sweet peas.

Bad Year for Growing Tomatoes

by Andrea Hermitt

17 Jul 2009 03:22 PM

If you live in the Northeast or Mid-Atlantic region of the United States, you may already know that an outbreak of fungus is threatening this year's tomato crop.

How to Plan an Artful Container Garden

by Mary Ann Romans

01 Apr 2009 11:48 AM

You can really enhance your curb appeal and transform your outdoor space through the artful arrangement of plants in container gardening. Think of it as instant art meets practical appeal. Container gardening makes everything flexible enough to be changed with your mood or the seasons.

Gardening Trends for 2009

by Mary Ann Romans

19 Jan 2009 06:02 AM

I came downstairs this morning and took a look out of my kitchen window, which looks out onto the backyard. There is a good dusting of snow covering it all. But the first thing I thought about was this year's garden.

How to Garden in a Bad Economy 2

by Mary Ann Romans

10 Dec 2008 11:58 AM

If you are gardening the same old way you always have, you might want to think about this a bit. New strategies, techniques and planning may work better in our current economic reality. I've already shared with you some ideas for gardening in a bad economy.

Using Fall Leaves as Winter Mulch

by Mary Ann Romans

18 Nov 2008 12:55 PM

Here is a great idea for using some of those fall leaves that are falling all over your yard.

How to Garden in a Bad Economy

by Mary Ann Romans

06 Nov 2008 11:01 AM

Let's face it, the economy is affecting everything, even gardening. In fact, I think it is increasing the prevalence of gardening, as people look to grow their own food, stay close to home and have activities that don't cost a lot of money.

Fall Planting "How To" on You Tube

by Mary Ann Romans

30 Sep 2008 03:06 PM

If you are getting ready for your fall planting, you might want to check out You Tube. There are some great videos on there that can give you some how to help that is easy to see and understand. From choosing what to plant to how to prune and start your own plants, You Tube is a great resource.

To Garden or not to Garden

by Sherry Holetzky

31 Mar 2008 10:49 AM

Well, this question has more to do with the timing than whether or not we will plant a garden. I am in no hurry, after having lost almost our entire beautiful garden last year to a cold snap. I'll wait a while. However, I am getting antsy.

Spring Gardening Tips

by Mary Ann Romans

13 Mar 2008 12:04 PM

If the weather is beginning to warm a bit then you must have thoughts of spring and gardening. There are still plenty of rough winds out there, a couple of good ones tried to blow us off of the playground just yesterday. But, there is plenty to do in March to prepare the garden.



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