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First Lady Michelle Obama Really Digs Kids Gardening

In the morning I met with the First Lady’s staff to discuss school gardening. We talked about how much the First Lady believed in gardening as a tool to engage children in ... Read more »

Start Those Seeds!

Are you as eager as I am to start seeds for the spring garden? This is a good time to review what seeds need to germinate and grow successfully. The two most important considerations for growing successful ... Read more »

Planning a Vegetable Garden

When I was young, my parents offered me a tiny plot of ground in our backyard for my own garden. That first season, I grew carnations, tomatoes and cucumbers. The spark was ignited. I've been gardening ever since ... Read more »

Garden Market Research

Findings from the National Gardening Association's (NGA) new survey, The Impact of Home and Community Gardening in America, indicate that food gardening in the U.S. is on the rise. Seven million more ... Read more »

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Regional Reports Featured Report: Upper South

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Basil - The King of Summer

July 29th-August 11th, 2010

Oh, certainly, summer is luxuriant with a whole host of herbs flourishing in the heat, but it is only basil that would make us feel bereft were it not available …
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Starting a Vegetable Garden: Five S's to Success

If you're new to gardening and are inspired to grow some vegetables, here are five important ...

Tip of the Day

Divide Groundcover Plants

Late July is a good time to divide clumping-type ground covers such as liriope and monkey grass. Dig up and divide the clumps into 4-inch-square pieces. Prepare the new bed area and plant divisions 6 inches apart.

Themed Gardens

William Moss

Moss in the City

Rewards and challenges of gardening in cities and small spaces.

Charlie Nardozzi
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Edible Landscaping

Ideas for growing vegetables, herbs, fruits, & edible flowers.

Rebecca Kolls

Celebrating the Seasons

Creative ideas, crafts, and decorations for every season.

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