Why Compost? Recent studies show that an average family throws away approximately 200 pounds of organic kitchen waste every year. Combine this with all the leaves, grass clippings and other organic garden waste accumulated over time and that's a lot of household waste being added to the already mountainous waste disposal problem. Some local authorities are refusing to take away green waste...

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One great way to add character to a garden is to add a fountain. Fountains, also called water features and water elements, can add elegance, a sense of peace or a feeling of fun to nearly any landscape...

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Some people dismiss flowers as old-fashioned, but the truth is that, in general, women adore them, and men are secretly pleased and flattered when someone presents them with a stylish arrangement or...

Buddleia, the butterfly bush, is 16 feet or more if not killed back by winter, and gets its name from the fact that in the summer, butterflies are always seen around it. The buddleia takes many forms:...

Horticultural Therapy Thomas Ogren The idea of using gardens and plants as “tools” for therapy is growing fast these days. Makes perfect sense, too. There is a great deal of evidence...

A pond is a landscaping tool that creates a tranquil, relaxing retreat in which to unwind after a busy day – a tranquil haven where all of your stress will disappear. A pond will bring your...

In this time period, people are as busy as ever. Mom's and dad's working overtime can be very hectic and hard to handle at some points. Include the kids after school activities, family and work stress...

A fresh flower arrangement won't last forever, but you can take some simple steps to prolong its beauty at least several extra days. In fact, you should expect long lasting flowers such as carnations,...

Ahh, spring! It has sprung! Gardeners (and budding gardeners - no pun intended) have begun the quest for a weedless lawn, or a bountiful garden. But if you're looking for gifts for someone with a...

If you are one of those people that are always left wondering what to get dear old mom for her birthday, Mother's Day, or any other holiday or occasion, the answer is flowers. Flowers for mom are the...

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, we thought this would be a great time to share a few tips on caring for cut flowers. Imagine it's Valentine's Day and you've just received a glorious...

Flowers are a great gift, useful in home decoration or in landscaping. When thinking about what to grow in any certain space, one has a wide array of choices for what kind of flowers would best be...

This method of extending cut flower life may sound a bit drastic but it is quite effective. 1. Have two clean buckets ready. Rinse them out with some bleach solution first. 2. Boil...

Most of us regard a sundial as an attractive ornament for a park or garden. Their effectiveness as time keepers is highly variable That's unfortunate, because it is not at all difficult to ensure...

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Gardening may help lower grocery costs (High Plains Journal)
Since we all have to eat, lowering grocery costs isn't always easy to do--unless you try gardening, that is. "Growing our own food may be one of our best defenses against high grocery costs," commented Samantha Snyder, Horticulture educator for the Oklahoma County OSU Cooperative Extension Service.
Gardening enthusiasts sought master gardener class (South Side Journal)
Do you enjoy gardening? Do you have experience with gardening and a desire to learn more?
Fall gardening workshops set by Lee Co. Extension (The Amboy News)
The gardening season is winding down but that doesn?t mean gardener?s wind down. Fall is a great time for planting.
Autumn Gardening Program at Main Library (Cape May County Herald)
09/06/2008 - 10:00a.m. to 09/06/2008 - 12:00p.m. 30 Mechanic St.
Gardening Calendar (The Lakeland Ledger)
landscapingLAWN CHAIR LECTURE LakelandTom MacCubbin will speak on "Water Wise Landscaping."WHEN: 11 a.m. SaturdayLOCATION: Peterson Nursery & Garden Center, Inc., 2184 E. County Road 540-ACOST: FreePHONE: 644-6491 to sign up. vegetablesVEGETABLE GARDENING WORKSHOP BartowWHEN: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday
On the air: A radio discussion about gardening and seasonal foods (The Kansas...
Steve Kraske, The Kansas City Star 's political correspondent, is host of ?Up to Date? from 11 a.m. to noon weekdays on KCUR, 89.3 FM. Today: Tom Ruggieri of Fair Share Farms, Karen Elliott from University of Missouri Extension and chef Ted Harbiger from Room 39 will talk about gardening and seasonal foods.
Green Gardening: Save Time, Money and the Environment (Palatka Daily News)
(ARA) - Everyone wants a beautiful landscape but most people feel they lack the time and expertise to cultivate the results they want. With a few simple eco-friendly changes in your fall landscape care, you can get more beautiful results with a limited investment of time and effort.
The concept of 'slow gardening' can grow on one (The Gleaner)
My friend and fellow gardening author, Felder Rushing, coined a term not too long ago: 'slow gardening.' According to Felder, 'slow gardening isn't lazy or passive -- it actually involves doing more stuff, but carefully selected to be productive without senseless, repetitive chores. By focusing on seasonal rhythms and local conditions, it helps the gardener get more from the garden while better ...
Down to Earth: Fall gardening can lead to year-round pleasure (The Ithaca Jou...
Fall is a great time to garden, after muggy or dry summer days, and also a great time to visit gardens and nurseries and see what's in bloom now. Observe which trees and shrubs turn color first, which turn color later, which are reliably red, gold, or orange. The Northeast is one of the few areas in the world to have glorious red fall color from some native deciduous trees and shrubs. Plan to ...
Arizona Gardening: Fall gets busy with fruit trees, vegetables (East Valley T...
Q: Do we fertilize fruit trees sometime in the fall, and when can we start planting fall vegetables?