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Movements revitalizing gardening world 2 Mar 2011 | 09:31 pm
You say trends. I say top gardening movements for 2011. In my view, gardening trends are often seen as short-lived, much like the roll-out seed carpet, upside-down tomatoes or the Fruit Cocktail tree....
Natural fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides 2 Mar 2011 | 09:31 pm
More and more manufacturers are bringing alternative products to the marketplace. Fertilizers with seaweed and hen manure or lawn applications with corn gluten to inhibit weed growth are all on the ri...
Winter gardening withdrawal 2 Mar 2011 | 09:30 pm
The holiday festivities are almost over, but Norfolk Botanical Garden has plenty to keep your spirits bright in dreary January and February. Though you can't start digging in the ground for a few mon...
"Introduction to Landscape Design" 2 Mar 2011 | 09:30 pm
"Students will work on their own individual design," O'Neil said, "and also walk around from student to student to learn what they are doing." The typical walkway that often is found leading to new h...
Gardening wish books bring dreams of summer 2 Mar 2011 | 09:23 pm
Nancy Umbaugh, an avid gardener from Parks Township, can't wait to add beautiful new plants to her garden every spring. And until then, she can enjoy perusing the brightly colored catalogs arriving in...
National Gardening Expert Fran Sorin to Join Forces with Popular Garden Weasel Brand 2 Mar 2011 | 09:23 pm
The makers of Garden Weasel, the innovative garden tool line, are excited to announce a joint venture with Fran Sorin, a nationally known and respected gardening expert. Sorin, the CBS Radio News Gard...
Gardening club back 28 Feb 2011 | 09:32 pm
After that date the meetings will take place on the second Thursday of each month in the same venue at the same time. New members are very welcome. There is no membership fee and no committee so every...
BRIEF: Learn how to interest youth in gardening 28 Feb 2011 | 09:27 pm
The Kerrville Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas will host "Gardening with Children" as part its next monthly program at 7 p.m. March 1 at the Riverside Nature Center, 150 Francisco Lemos St...
Gardening expert had a way with plants and people 28 Feb 2011 | 09:26 pm
Dan Pratt, a Sacramento nurseryman who dispensed popular gardening tips as a longtime Bee columnist and media personality, died Dec. 25 of injuries from a recent fall. He was 78. A California certifie...
GARDENING Q&A 28 Feb 2011 | 09:22 pm
Q:My daughter would like to plant a pomegranate tree. When is the right time to plant them in our area? A:Early spring would be the appropriate time to plant the pomegranate. Most of the nurseries wi...
