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Mulch and Feed your Gardens for Free

In Today's throwaway society, there is absolutely no need to go out and purchase mulch material for your garden, unless it is for the particular aesthetic appearance, "The Look", sake of the mulch material. Were you aware [...]

Posted On : Jul, 25 2011 | Comments : 0

Gardener's Dirt: An invitation to Visit Victoria Educational...

Editor's Note: This is the Part I of a two-part series featuring a tour of Victoria Educational Gardens and will conclude with next week's publication. If you missed attending the grand opening of the Victoria County Master G [...]

Posted On : Jul, 23 2011 | Comments : 0

Gardening tip: Harvesting zucchini and squash

Check zucchini and yellow summer squash vines regularly to keep on top of the harvest. Zucchinis and squash should be no more than 12 inches long before cutting and preferably six to eight inches. Use a sharp knife or hand pruners for har [...]

Posted On : Jul, 21 2011 | Comments : 0

Top Tips for Transforming your Garden

One thing you may wish to consider is decking. This provides an excellent area for you and your guests to relax, socialise and party whilst admiring the rest of the garden. Decking is particularly useful when dealing with unlevel areas or [...]

Posted On : Jul, 15 2011 | Comments : 0

Gardening: Gardening Plants

When it comes to gardening plants, there are too many to name. Gardening plants can refer to flowers, shrubs, herbs, vegetables, fruits, and many more. There are also gardening plants that are in season at different times of t [...]

Posted On : Jul, 12 2011 | Comments : 0

Vegetable Gardening - A Hobby for Everyone

The Rewards of Vegetable Gardening If you love to have fresh produces in the spring and summer, you should consider creating a home vegetable garden. Growing a vegetable garden is a fun and healthy hobby that anyone ca [...]

Posted On : Jul, 06 2011 | Comments : 0

Creating Ambiance With Gardens

During his 40-year career as a garden writer and photographer, Derek Fell has designed numerous garden spaces, many involving his wife Carolyn. The best example of their work can be seen at their home, historic Cedaridge Farm, in Bucks Co [...]

Posted On : Jul, 04 2011 | Comments : 0

Campers at Bittersweet dig into gardening

As rain pelted the garden at Bittersweet Farms, Larry Barnett took a break from chopping weeds into slivers of green. The South Toledo teen, who is a talented gardener, described those pesky weeds as "more than enoughs." He expl [...]

Posted On : Jun, 29 2011 | Comments : 0

Out in the Garden: Water-wise gardening

Here in Central Texas, rain is never a sure thing. Since the sweltering summer has already begun, it’s important to be mindful of water use in your garden. The Travis County Master Gardeners Association has a new book called Creatin [...]

Posted On : Jun, 27 2011 | Comments : 0

Gardening craze prompted by economy, health

It's a growing trend: Producing nutritious food close to home to save money and improve health. “It’s a necessity. We have to get back to our roots,” said Sandra Witas, project coordinator at Rumford’s River Va [...]

Posted On : Jun, 24 2011 | Comments : 0

Lingering downturn helps keep gardening boom going

Many of the millions of people who turned to gardening to save money during the recession appear to be sticking with it during the recovery as food prices remain high and interest in safe, fresh and local food grows nationwide. Forty [...]

Posted On : Jun, 22 2011 | Comments : 0

Winona Flower and Garden Club presents a trip around the wor...

The 61st Show is now history. Hosted by the Winona Mall, sponsored by the Merchants Bank, and presented by the Winona Flower and Garden Club, the schedule encouraged us to “Think Globally”. With each of the seven continents ha [...]

Posted On : Jun, 14 2011 | Comments : 0

2011 Garden Tour

If you've ever giraffe-necked over a stranger's fence, eyeing a flowering clematis as it climbs along the wooden slats and tumbles down into a lush backyard garden, the 2011 Garden Tour is for you. On Sunday, June 12, you can sate [...]

Posted On : Jun, 10 2011 | Comments : 0

Celebrate National Gardening Day without injury; Doctors rep...

While plant lovers celebrate National Gardening Day, doctors warn the fertile form of exercise is leading to a growing number of injuries this time of year. "As with any exercise, if you haven't done it in a while, aches and pain [...]