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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 »

A New Generation of Victory Gardens

During tough times generations of Americans have turned to food gardening as a way to help feed their families, and our country's current economic downturn is ... 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 »

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: Lower South

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Using Plants to Screen a View

July 2nd, - July 15th, 2009

They say good fences make good neighbors. Well, there are certainly times when a little bit of a screen can help provide some privacy or perhaps hide an unsightly view. While privacy fencing certainly has its place ... Read more »

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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 ...

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Measuring Water Applied by Sprinklers

To measure the amount of water your sprinkler is applying, take 6 empty tuna fish cans and place them at various distances around the sprinkler. Time how long it takes for the cans to accumulate 1 inch of water.

Themed Gardens

William Moss

Moss in the City

Rewards and challenges of gardening in cities and small spaces.

Charlie Nardozzi

Edible Landscaping

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

Rebecca Kolls

Celebrating the Seasons

Creative ideas, crafts, and decorations for every season.

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