Garden
Garden
11/3/2009 12:32:49 PM
Gardenland Express, a new exhibit at the Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis, celebrates 150 years of the garden’s history.
10/26/2009 4:09:08 PM
Park Seed Co. offers up a few suggestions that will thrill new and experienced gardeners alike.
10/13/2009 3:53:26 PM
The 2010 Nature Hills Nursery Green America Awards recognize groups improving local environments.
10/7/2009 10:52:18 AM
Michigan market tops list of LocalHarvest’s top famers’ markets as the group’s Love Your Farmers’ Market contest comes to a close.
9/24/2009 2:35:59 PM
Greening a roof, or growing vegetation on top of a building, is growing in popularity, according to a recent study.
9/8/2009 3:38:39 PM
A new study indicates increasing student satisfaction and performance may be as simple as adding green plants to university classrooms.
8/18/2009 2:36:54 PM
Developed by rose hybridizer David Austin, Rosa ‘Graham Thomas’ is the World’s Favorite Rose, according to the World Federation of Rose Societies.
8/11/2009 4:12:10 PM
For a long and healthy life, garden!
7/14/2009 12:03:45 PM
New breeds of leaf lettuce, developed by ARS scientists, produce genetic resistance to vegetable’s top nemesis, corky root.
7/8/2009 9:08:59 AM
Website documents evolution over four seasons along a new garden path at The New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx.
6/23/2009 4:06:30 PM
Even though gardening may seem like a recession-proof hobby, it still costs money, and bad habits may hurt your wallet more then you know.
6/17/2009 9:26:45 AM
The Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis sports a new rain garden, which captures rain water and helps with drainage.
5/27/2009 8:06:12 AM
Brent and LeAnna plant their urban backyard garden.
5/26/2009 6:27:43 PM
Henry Shaw’s botanical garden in St. Louis opened to the public in 1859, and is now the oldest garden in continuous operation in the nation.
5/26/2009 6:18:49 PM
American Community Gardening Association celebrates 30 years of growing healthy, sustainable cities.
5/12/2009 12:00:00 AM
Five tips every gardener should know.
5/12/2009 12:00:00 AM
Tips on how to plan and start a container garden.
5/11/2009 12:24:25 PM
Plants and produce from rural America
5/8/2009 3:35:05 PM
Steve's garden plot is up, defended from deer, and ready for plants.
4/27/2009 1:45:03 PM
Keeping your garden safe from deer.
4/21/2009 4:37:52 PM
Heading home and hunting morels is one of Caleb's favorite springtime activities.
4/20/2009 12:00:00 AM
Simple, straightforward tips for converting your landscape into a haven for clients, passersby, and wildlife by making it more eco-friendly.
4/20/2009 12:00:00 AM
Here are five perennials that will give of their best from August onward, when cool weather returns.
4/7/2009 4:18:06 PM
A national number helps homeowners and others learn where to dig safely when planting new trees and shrubbery.
4/1/2009 9:42:13 AM
On April 25 and 26, the Chicago Botanic Garden hosts the American Daffodil Society’s national show and conference.
3/27/2009 4:16:05 PM
On a recent business trip to New York City, Brent was surprised by how meaningful it was to discover a local farmers' market in the middle of Manhattan.
3/19/2009 12:00:00 AM
Online tool helps gardeners plan their gardens and select their plants.
3/19/2009 12:00:00 AM
Year-round garden beauty is possible, it just takes a little planning and effort.
2/18/2009 12:00:00 AM
Garden hoses can be used in a number of creative ways and will remain useful long after they cease being used for watering your lawn.
2/16/2009 12:00:00 AM
Famous for its lighthouses, gardens and parks, Door County, Wis., is a favorite vacation destination for many folks.
2/10/2009 11:52:08 AM
Spring brings Dramm’s ColorStorm™ Premium Soaker Hose, a new way of being environmentally friendly.
1/13/2009 12:00:00 AM
A simple solution for the end-of-winter doldrums is to plant flowers that will bloom in late winter, such as witch hazels, snowdrops and hellebores.
1/13/2009 12:00:00 AM
Why go and spend a fortune at the nursery on new tools, when there is probably a wealth of unused stuff tucked away in your kitchen that will do the job.
1/2/2009 11:04:46 AM
Hank reports on his current favorite farm store.
12/31/2008 12:52:42 AM
Hank reports on smart new lawn and garden implements from Agri-Fab.
12/29/2008 4:52:09 PM
Showcase spotlights Maryland companies efforts working with products and technologies developed by the Agricultural Research Service.
12/23/2008 12:00:00 AM
In Bonnie Plants’ Third Grade Cabbage Program, third-graders from across the nation grow oversized plants. Lucky students in the competition have the chance to win a $1,000 education scholarship in statewide drawings, and everyone learns lessons about plants, patience and perseverance.
12/15/2008 12:00:00 AM
STIHL, maker of the No. 1 selling brand of chain saws, and garden expert P. Allen Smith offer tips and tricks for pruning in the winter to enjoy a garden that blooms beautifully in spring and summer.
12/15/2008 12:00:00 AM
In an effort to bring Loveland, Colorado’s two greatest claims of fame together, the local not-for-profit organization Engaging Loveland invited local artists to decorate 5-foot-tall fiberglass hearts with a key element of Loveland's history or culture, or a local landmark.
11/19/2008 12:00:00 AM
The Portland Japanese Garden offers garden lovers in the Oregon city Far Eastern beauty in the Northwest. Through plants, stones and water, beautiful, serene areas emerge to harmonize with nature. Five garden styles, each ideal for meditation and contemplation, make up the attraction.
11/18/2008 12:00:00 AM
Compost is great for the garden and the environmen, and using a compost bin is a great way to recycle.
11/4/2008 11:03:26 AM
West County Gardener offers unique gloves ideal for work and play, for adults and children, for everyone on your holiday list.
11/4/2008 10:45:12 AM
The 2009 Green Thumb Award Winners for Tools, Supplies and Accessories.
11/4/2008 10:36:26 AM
The 2009 MGA Green Thumb Award Winners for Plants, Bulbs and Seeds.
11/4/2008 10:27:21 AM
Mailorder Gardening Association names top new plant varieties and new gardening products for the 2009 Green Thumb Awards.
10/24/2008 4:33:45 PM
A visit to a pumpkin farm gave me several gourd, squash and pumpkin ideas for next year.
10/16/2008 12:00:00 AM
Tips that will help gardeners choose and produce beautiful roses that are sure to be the envy of the neighborhood.
10/16/2008 12:00:00 AM
The weed-lined former swimming pool in Sidney, Neb., becomes a beautiful memorial garden, thanks to a local government receptive to fresh ideas and a community willing to volunteer time and labor toward a common goal.
10/9/2008 5:35:42 PM
"Found" items take on new life in the garden.
9/30/2008 4:52:20 PM
The joy of community gardening isn’t just for city dwellers, it’s also for those in rural areas, small towns or suburbs.
9/25/2008 12:00:00 AM
Perched atop mountain, Canadian park full of stunning sights
9/25/2008 12:00:00 AM
If you've been considering changing you're home's landscaping, don't forget to consider your family's lifestyle as you create your initial plans. Everyone's routines and daily activities need to be considered before you make any significant changes.
9/22/2008 12:38:23 PM
All it takes are some classes and volunteer hours, but becoming a Master Gardener can change more lives than just yours.
9/22/2008 12:00:00 AM
I sometimes catch flak about the amount of resources that go into my lawn and garden.
9/22/2008 12:00:00 AM
Kansas garden honors those who lost their lives in 9/11 attack
8/22/2008 2:44:40 PM
Build a trellis/bird feeder with a fresh design from the ground up – literally.
8/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
A recent trip through the vegetable garden reminded me that even with the heat, this time of year is a gardener's delight. Buckets of tomatoes and peppers make us oblivious to insect bites and sweat on the brow.
8/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
Flower Farming
7/29/2008 3:00:28 PM
Common household and garden plants may pose a danger to your pets.
7/29/2008 12:15:48 PM
I’ve been questioned many times over the years about preventing pet damage in the garden. My answers have often been of a secondhand nature since I have been fortunate to adopt older, low-energy dogs. For example, Gracie, my 12-year-old setter, will make trips to every corner of the garden in a graceful fashion, making sure she never steps on even the smallest plants. But that all changed recently when Darby, an 8-week-old Border collie, was added to the equation.
7/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
There are many things in the garden I anticipate seeing each year before the Kansas wind and heat rob them of their luster
7/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
Easter lily flower
6/6/2008 11:26:35 AM
Missouri garden offers summer exhibitions and more
6/6/2008 10:16:34 AM
Amid global food crisis, biotech companies are exposed as climate change profiteers
6/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
'Why aren't my vine crops putting on fruit?' That's a popular question from gardeners trying to grow pumpkins, melons and cucumbers, especially early in the growing season.
6/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
Botanical garden in Birmingham, Ala., is a beautiful, peaceful oasis
5/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
Soaring fuel prices affect just about everything we do, from travel to grocery bills.
5/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
California garden celebrates Mediterranean
4/30/2008 8:28:07 AM
The American spicebush (Lindera benzoin) is a native shrub that displays clusters of tiny, greenish-yellow flowers in March and April before its leaves appear.
4/24/2008 10:18:09 AM
The demand for biodiesel is ever increasing and traditional oil crops like soybeans and peanuts may not be the best feedstocks for the Earth-friendly fuel.
4/24/2008 8:51:55 AM
For 10 years, the Missouri Botanical Garden has collected and recycled more than 300 tons of waste.
4/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
Plant trees in public places for all to enjoy in the future
4/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
A beautiful variety blooms in Washington’s ‘City of Lilacs’
3/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
Books have been written about growing them, and they have their own special potting soils and fertilizers.
3/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
Plant bulbs in spring for beautiful summer blooms
2/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
February usually includes a few warm days that get the blood flowing and the thoughts heading in the direction of the garden. Once there, gardeners ponder the question, 'What can I do?'
2/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
Shimmer of silver plants brings glamour to garden
1/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
To find a tree recycling program near you, visit www.Earth911.org
1/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
National program adds classroom to children's garden at Missouri Botanical Garden.
1/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
Mom leads the way to a pasture potluck.
1/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
All-America Selections adds three new plants to long list of winners
1/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
Coming soon: A rose that will have gardeners thinking pink
12/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Garden centers offer great gift ideas
12/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Festive trees are part of traditional American Christmas celebrations
11/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Heifer International offers the opportunity for people to make a difference in the fight against world hunger and poverty.
11/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
EVALUATE YOUR NEEDS BEFORE DEPARTING FOR THE FARM
11/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Cranberry: An American original
11/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Park in Kansas has been helping families make memories for more than 100 years
10/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Now is your last chance to use this year’s garden produce
10/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Herb garden in foothills of Fresno County, Calif., is a spectacular sight
9/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Gardeners' plan of action for month of September.
9/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Smith College, in Northampton, Mass., was founded in 1871, and since opening, it has provided women an education of uncompromising quality.
8/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Mike Lang sets a plan for fighting gardening doldrums that force our feet to drag in the late summer months.
8/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
The end of summer doesn't have to mean the end of summer flowers. Read more from the Netherlands Flower Bulb Information Center about keeping the joy of summer flowers alive with late-blooming lilies and dahlias.
7/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
'Honeybees are absolutely critical to the health of the environment.' - Kim Flottum
7/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Mike Lang offers advice for ridding your garden of the iccoragible poison ivy.
7/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Desert climates can create tricky gardening environments for many. Find out how one reader beat the killer heat by filling her landscape with hybrid cacti.
6/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Homemade ice cream, jam and pie are the delicious results of a little care in the fruit garden. There isn't much we can do right now to ensure that this season's crop is not a bust, but this is the time to do some things that will help produce a good harvest of brambles and strawberries next year.
6/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Volcano is a series of perennial phlox that are compact, sturdy, exceptionally floriferous and extremely tolerant of the powdery mildew that plagues and defoliates many other phlox varieties.
5/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Recently, I was asked, 'How do I fertilize my vegetable garden?' There isn't really one answer. There are several factors to consider.