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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 »

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 »

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 »

How-To Videos Featuring: Designing a Container Garden

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Regional Reports Featured Report: Southwestern Deserts

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Building Healthy Garden Soil

February 25th - March 10th, 2010

In my previous report, I covered the basic characteristics of desert soil, explaining that native soil is great for growing native and desert-adapted landscape plants, with no amendments …
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10 Money-Saving Strategies for Your Backyard

With people tightening their financial belts this year, it's nice to know there are some simple backyard strategies you can employ to save time and money.

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Prevent Rose Diseases

Check roses for fungal diseases that cause leaf yellowing. Prevent diseases by annually replacing mulch, pruning roses properly, and spraying an organic control such as neem oil.

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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