Photograph by Richard Grange / UNP (United National Photographers). Residents of Preston are being asked to vote for their favorite local community gardening project to receive support from Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden center retailer. Advertisement Three deserving community projects in Preston have been chosenRead More →
The government of Liberia has launched a new model of community gardening. Gambia, the Ministry of Agriculture, with the technical support of FAO Liberia, will set up training on lessons learned from the management of the new model called “Farming from Box”. The training will target eight beneficiary farming communitiesRead More →
Plantita Certified Aubrey Miles has learned so much from indoor gardening over the years, and one thing she has come to realize from this discipline is that it is an art form in itself, for many reasons. “I can say that indoor gardening is like a work of art,” theRead More →
Located next to Hilsea Lido, the fountain is being transformed into a beautiful garden and outdoor space where locals can put their green fingers to work. The project was originally developed for residents of Southdown View, a Vivid Homes apartment complex, but is open to all adults who wish toRead More →
Located next to Hilsea Lido, the fountain is being transformed into a beautiful garden and outdoor space where locals can put their green fingers to work. The project was originally developed for residents of Southdown View, a Vivid Homes apartment complex, but is open to all adults who wish toRead More →
Local actor, the city of Windhoek has now taken over the activities of Farm Okukuna, in the informal district of Goreangab in Windhoek. The World Future Council recently announced it in a statement, when it handed it over to the municipality. Farm Okukuna was launched in 2018 as a three-partnerRead More →
The goal of the new space is to bring people from different backgrounds together to enjoy gardening. Submitted by Hart District Council A new community gardening space has been created in Hart to encourage residents to come together and enjoy the health benefits of the outdoors. The Hart District CouncilRead More →
A PROJECT that helps people grow their own fruits and vegetables helps fight loneliness. Get Out More CIC and its Edible Streets project are one of many local groups across the UK who have stepped up to support people feeling isolated during this difficult time. The project, which has receivedRead More →
Spring is upon us, and that means it’s time for us to start training those green thumbs. But if you don’t have much space for an outdoor patio or garden, you need to get creative and bring it inside. Believe it or not, you can actually have a greener spaceRead More →
Houseplants promote good mental health, texture, air purification, and something beautiful to enjoy during your day. Life is a garden, even indoors and there’s a plant just waiting to bring this side table, desk and bookshelf to life. Good old-fashioned potting soil, fertilizers and a watering routine make all theRead More →
Indoor farming has been widely adopted in the agricultural industry, large-scale vertical farming operations such as Aerofarms and Bowery Growing to companies that sell smaller systems intended to allow customers to grow food at home. At a time when food and beverage consumers valued essentials, healthy eating, convenience, and home-cookedRead More →
Hello, time traveler!This article was published 19/5/2021 (243 days ago), the information it contains may therefore no longer be up to date. Move on to the Year of the Ox. The gardeners take over. If the number of people tending to plots in community gardens and green spaces across theRead More →
What is a passive hydroponic system? A The passive hydroponic system is the easiest and least troublesome way to grow your indoor plants. It uses some type of technique to hang a plant and supply water to the reservoir where the roots are hanging. The water supplied is supplemented withRead More →
Community gardens have become a model of sustainable small-scale agriculture in the country and have shown many benefits. These gardens could become a great source of income for the rural community, and also improve the country’s overall food security. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsRead More →
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FORT DRUM, NY (April 22, 2021) — The tulips in front of the Historic LeRay Mansion Natural Resources and Cultural Center sign are in bloom, with their red and yellow petals serving as a vibrant reminder of what the Fort Drum community has helped accomplish only a few years ago.Read More →
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WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) – Master gardeners from UW-Extension and Marathon County have teamed up with young local artists to bring some color to their community gardening project. Throughout the month, young volunteers from the Wausau Center for Visual Arts paint pots that will go to area nursing homes and schools.Read More →
Growing food locally can be the best alternative to separate food deserts created by corporations. This garden in New York shows the beauty of community in action. Photo credit: Jim.henderson If this pandemic has taught us anything, it’s the importance of healthy living and eating. Yet access to fresh produceRead More →
Disclaimer: I was over 40 when I discovered something special. I like having a plant around. As a result, I hope to instill a love of gardening and an appreciation for nature in my children. I grew up with a big garden and a mother who loves to garden, butRead More →
If we’ve learned one thing during lockdown, it’s not to underestimate the power of plants. Bedrooms and workspaces seem to open up once we incorporate some greenery into the mix. Due to tight corners and lack of natural light, city apartments are not too prone to crashing. To provide aRead More →
Disclaimer: I was over 40 when I discovered something special. I like having a plant around. As a result, I hope to instill a love of gardening and an appreciation for nature in my children. I grew up with a big garden and a mother who loves to garden, butRead More →
Disclaimer: I was over 40 when I discovered something special. I like having a plant around. As a result, I hope to instill a love of gardening and an appreciation for nature in my children. I grew up with a big garden and a mother who loves to garden, butRead More →
By Joshua Wood | [email protected] A local church has added some SOUL to community gardening. For over 20 years, Cottonwood Presbyterian Church has housed a space called the SOUL Garden where residents, whether members of the church or not, can tend to a plot in their large community garden. TheRead More →
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) will be celebrating community gardening across the UK this year through the RHS Community Awards. The new virtual awards replace the RHS Britain in Bloom UK Finals competition for 2021 – for the first time in the campaign’s 57-year history – and will see groupsRead More →
Like the seasonal crops she plants throughout the year, Margaret Duriez’s passion for community gardening – and nutrition advocacy – continues to grow. Just in time for National Nutrition Month in March, the latest project launched last week by her Fresh Rx Kids program – an offshoot of the FreshRead More →
FARGO — Birds chirping on the inner greenhouse roof and scooping soil into pots made a wintry Saturday, Feb. 20, a leap into spring at Baker Garden & Gift on South University Drive. Audrey Gilbraith, the store’s indoor plant manager, was one of many employees to enjoy a steady streamRead More →
Extension’s Feb. 9 Nevada Gardening Course covers the ins and outs of growing plants such as Genovese basil in containers and indoors.Rachel McClure/Extension The University of Nevada, Reno Extension and their Certified Master Gardeners offer “Gardening in Nevada: The Bartley Ranch Series”. The series, online this year via Zoom, isRead More →
COVID-19 has led many people to start gardening, and it’s no passing fancy. Recent research shows that approximately 80% of those who started gardening since the onset of COVID-19 will continue this hobby in 2021. Growing in the outdoor garden is one thing. Maintaining plants indoors at home presents otherRead More →
Prices and availability of offers may change after posting. There’s just something about watching living things grow that helps block out some of the darkness and uncertainty in the world. If you have a significant other who fully embraced the beauty of nature in the past year, these Valentine’s DayRead More →
The photo is taken at UF/IFAS.Courtesy, UF/IFAS. (UF/IFAS) — COVID-19 has prompted many people to start gardening, and it is no passing fancy. Recent research shows that approximately 80% of those who started gardening since the onset of COVID-19 will continue this hobby in 2021. Growing in the outdoor gardenRead More →
Gardening is an extremely therapeutic activity, and although I don’t do it all the time, the few times I have, I find it really enjoyable and calming. Growing, caring and being surrounded by plants is intensely satisfying, all your worries slowly fade away and you are simply captivated by nature.Read More →
At two weeks of regrowth, there may be snow outside, but there are loose onions growing inside. Pictures of Jo de Vries A new year begins, but when we look outside, nothing much has changed. Here in Eastern Ontario, Canada, we are generally confined to a deep freezer for theRead More →
Bathrooms tend to be fairly functional places, designed primarily to cater to personal hygiene. However, the dreary, damp, moldy cells of yesteryear are increasingly a thing of the past, and their furnishings have changed significantly in recent years. “The bathroom has long since ceased to be just a place ofRead More →
State College, Pa. – Do you have burning questions about your indoor garden? The Penn State Extension Master Gardener Program can help you find the answers! Join now for Garden Hotline LIVE! Goes Indoors: New Year Edition, hosted by the Penn State Extension Master Gardener Program from noon to 1Read More →
To reduce their environmental impact, my parents started composting their food waste. Great idea, but there are two small issues with setting them up: one, my parents aren’t gardeners, so the resulting manure is usually strewn over empty soil beds (which the weeds like), and two , the composter livesRead More →
How much snowfall does NE Wisconsin see after the official… 1 week ago Watch for the Full Worm Moon on St. Patrick’s Day 1 week ago NWS Skywarn Observer Training Curriculum Released 2 weeks ago When daylight saving time has gone too far 2 weeks ago Why do potholes tendRead More →
While a little greenery is clinically proven to reduce stress (and it is, according to many studies), then everyone could find room for a dedicated grow space. Is it any surprise that there were more searches for “indoor garden” last spring than ever before? Before we dive into the funRead More →
Beyond the Garden Gate: Community Gardening in Bonnevoie garden path by Faye Peterson 4 mins. 22.08.2020 From our online archive Garden Correspondent Faye Peterson visits a community garden, learning more about what it takes to garden for the greater good Garden Correspondent Faye Peterson visits a community garden, learning moreRead More →
James Cooke, a student at the University of Maine at Farmington, holds a zucchini he harvested from the university’s community garden. The raised beds are next to the Olsen Student Center near South Street. Pam Harnden / Livermore Falls Announcer FARMINGTON – The long-held dream of having a community gardenRead More →
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, August 9)— With many stuck in quarantine due to the pandemic, some have taken up new hobbies to stay busy and productive. Home-cooked meals and baking projects have probably filled our social media feeds over the past few months, but another trend has also stood out:Read More →
Created: Jul 24, 2020 1:21 PM Agriculture is boosted with a community garden planned for each parish which the House of Assembly was informed of this morning. Lt. Col. David Burch, Minister for Public Works, said the government owned 38 plots of arable land across the island, 32 of whichRead More →
Some low maintenance plants for an indoor garden. It happens on This Land of Ours. If you’re looking to add some greenery to your home without committing too much, here are some low-maintenance plants you should consider. Aloe vera is an easy-going, low-maintenance succulent. You will only need to waterRead More →
The program supports community gardening in senior, disabled and low-income communities. BREWER, Maine — Several organizations in the Bangor area came together Thursday to celebrate a community gardening program. The program supports gardening in senior, disabled and low-income communities. Food AND Medicine, Penquis, the Eastern Maine Labor Council and othersRead More →
It’s refreshing to grow your own fresh herbs, fruits or vegetables in your kitchen. Not only because you eat them, but also because some are natural air purifiers. Unfortunately, due to social distancing requirements, large communal gardens are not a viable option at this time. Additionally, many city dwellers doRead More →
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While food forests (edible gardens or farms designed to model natural forests) have nourished people around the world for thousands of years, in Europe, Australia, and North American (non-Native American) cultures, the concept n ‘really took off in about thirty years. There are. This means that we are just startingRead More →
BUCKFIELD – As part of its mission to foster a vibrant local food movement, the Center for the Ecologically Based Economy (CEBE) has launched a community garden program that it hopes will expand to communities of Oxford Hills. The first project is being developed in Buckfield at Junior-Senior High School.Read More →
Presented by Beltone – A leader in audience Health care. The James Family Prescott YMCA has a community garden that you can enjoy during the summer. Gardening friends, experienced or eager to learn gardening, the YMCA Community Garden in Prescott has twelve 10×10 flower beds available for the 2020 growingRead More →
IIt is fascinating to note that in recent years the cultures of indoor and outdoor gardening have evolved in different directions, not only in terms of aesthetics, but also in horticultural practice. As a new generation takes up gardening, inspired by the recreation of indoor paradises on Instagram, many traditionsRead More →
“Through the hard work of a passionate team, we’ve built a productive, easy-to-use indoor gardening system that consumers love,” noted Hank AdamsFounder and CEO, Rise Gardens. “We are thrilled that True Ventures, with its incredible track record and capabilities, is choosing to invest in us. I am also very gratefulRead More →
“That has been his lifeblood for this church for so many years,” said Ron Gullickson, chairman of the church board. The program has since taken off. Although originally intended as a place where devotees could grow produce, it is now open to the wider community. Many of the gardeners comeRead More →
Redbud Soil Company specializes in organic potting soil that is highly sought after by gardeners and homeowners looking for potted plants, herbs, healthy vegetables and, of course, cannabis. Its living no-till soil can be used year after year with phenomenal results. OKLAHOMA CITY, OK/ACCESSWIRE/May 14, 2020/ According to announcements postedRead More →
Click to enlarge Bored at home? This is the perfect time to cultivate a green thumb. To emphasize the CDC’s messaging for U.S. residents to continue sheltering in place, a coalition of greenhouse growers and indoor gardeners has launched a social media initiative they’re calling #StayPlanted. They encourageRead More →
“It’s a really good time for people to start thinking about having some kind of their own sustainable food,” said Schenectady Urban Farms member Ellie Pepper. Pepper said this will be her third summer with the community farm, and she said being part of a community garden during the pandemicRead More →
Prices and availability of offers may change after posting. TL; DR: Starting April 27, you can save up to $150 on an AeroGarden indoor gardening system at Best Buy. Going to the grocery store has completely changed. There’s no longer a need to roam the aisles trying to choose betweenRead More →
Photo: istockphoto.com Nothing tastes better than freshly picked herbs, vegetables and fruits, but you don’t need a big garden or the perfect climate to be successful. With an indoor garden, you can harvest healthy produce all year round. Indoor gardening is slightly different than caring for flower beds outdoors, soRead More →
Erin Friar is morning editor for The Daily Beast cheat sheet. She is an avid gardener, and we at Scouted believe that in light of everything going on right now, gardening is a great hobby to pick up. It’s one I’m interested in learning, but I was too intimidated toRead More →
March 19, 2020 1584623563 Categories Startups, Accelerators & Incubators image copyrightLisa Schlabitz Based in Berlin Gruneo has created what it says is the first DIY indoor gardening box with 100% organic materials to make gardening possible in small spaces. The home gardening kit allows you to grow a small-scale organicRead More →
HOUSE PLANTS SPEND THEIR DAYS in the sun on Pacific Northwest windowsills. Ingrid Nokes is the indoor plant buyer for the West Seattle Nursery, a position she has held for almost 22 years. Each week, a veritable jungle of mostly tropical plants, as well as a fine collection of cactiRead More →
Samsung’s “Indoor Gardening Appliance” is a new device that will allow users to grow plants inside their homes. From the outside, this device looks simple. Much like Samsung’s other modern devices, this hardware is designed to be part of your established home life – unassuming, simple and generally aesthetically pleasing.Read More →
LG wants to jump on the vegetarian bandwagon, and it’s venturing into uncharted territory to get there. The company will use CES 2020 to launch its very first indoor gardening device. The modular device you see on the left grows lettuce, arugula, basil and other plants by adapting to outdoorRead More →
Gbolahan Folarin, Chief Agronomist at PS Nutrac measures the growth of a young yam plant on June 5 … [+] 2018, in Wasinmi, near Abeokuta. – PS Nutrac Int. Ltd is an agricultural company in Nigeria that aims to lead the agricultural industry into the future using new aeroponic technologiesRead More →
Perhaps alongside its mobile and TV products, LG is also known for its home appliances. Many of these devices are getting smarter, leveraging mobile technology and automation to bring more convenience to household chores. Perhaps the most extreme example of this will come next month when LG introduces a smartRead More →
8 elements of this article 8 items on sale! Photo: courtesy of the retailer This week, the first whispers of snow are in the air in New York City, which means colder, more gloomy weather is really on the horizon. But at Amazon, a lot of indoor gardening supplies areRead More →
CLEVELAND, September 30, 2019 / PRNewswire / – According to the new edition of Consumables for lawns and gardens, fertilizer demand is expected to increase by 2.6% per year to reach $ 3.3 billion in 2023. Lawn and turf maintenance will continue to dominate lawn and garden fertilizer applications –Read More →
I keep a running file in my office of questions, comments and interrogative horticultural-focused ruminations sent to me. Sometimes I keep them because they could make a good column. Sometimes I save them because they’re so funny I can’t resist. And sometimes they just go into the cocktail stories folder.Read More →
It’s no secret that Michigan’s vote to legalize medical marijuana more than 10 years ago led to more indoor gardening businesses opening up. Now, a local entrepreneur is hoping the passage last November of Proposition 1 legalizing recreational marijuana will make his new venture even more attractive. Erik Hall openedRead More →
Food is one of the few things in life that brings everyone together. Regardless of your race, gender, religion, political beliefs, or any number of things that may divide us, we all need to eat. For the most part, we rely on farmers, herders and fishermen in rural areas farRead More →
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ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) — Dougherty County health officials are working to expand a gardening program that will immediately combat chronic disease. The Southwest Georgia Public Health District wants more community involvement in the initiative. The program is called Choose It! Try it! I like this! It has been going onRead More →
From farm to school Community gardens are springing up all over New Orleans (Associated Press) Parkway Partners, a nonprofit agency, coordinates community gardens and urban farms in New Orleans, providing everything from advice and liability insurance to free seeds. Is there a community garden in your neighborhood? Click here toRead More →
Gardening is a great hobby – it can be very relaxing, and who wouldn’t love to grow their own stash of fresh produce? A problem that stands in the way of some budding gardeners: not everyone has their own garden. Fortunately, there is another option that will allow you toRead More →
We use affiliate links. If you purchase something through the links on this page, we may earn a commission at no cost to you. Learn more. REVIEW – Farm-fresh herbs and vegetables can make all the difference between a good meal and a blabla dish. But not everyone has theRead More →
Gardening invokes a sense of wonder from a child to an adult and quenches the desire to create through observation and experimentation. Nurturing plants helps us feel a sense of accomplishment and connection to the earth and community. Research shows that growing your own food improves physical health and promotesRead More →
If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a thousand times – houseplants are the best. There are so many reasons why they are an absolute must and I could certainly bore you for days on the subject. But guys, did you know they could actually help you get yourRead More →
New products help consumers successfully grow on both sides of the screen door; Harvest HQ at SXSW Invites Conference Attendees to Recharge and Reconnect, Naturally MARYSVILLE, Ohio, March 07, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As interest in gardening continues to grow, Miracle-Gro is stepping up to meet consumer needs head-on. ThisRead More →
Photo submitted Community gardening is a great way for families to work together, learn about gardening and grow fresh, healthy food. The community garden is located at 1915 S. Valley Street near the former site of Putting Green and has been in operation for six years. The community garden continuedRead More →
Correction: The original version of this article incorrectly listed Mandy Muenzer as an HCI instructor. In fact, she is the FITWELL Education and Outreach Coordinator and Vice President of Staff Assembly Wellness. This post was updated on February 21 at 2:29 p.m. A campus initiative works to centralize the variousRead More →
Last week, I had the chance to sit down with Carley-Jane Stanson to talk about a sustainability project across the Oxford hub she’s heavily involved in, called Edible Gardens. Can you explain the Edible Gardens project to me? So we are a small team starting now with a 5 weekRead More →
SINGAPORE — Pensioner May Lee first took up gardening after her doctor advised her to spend more time in the sun to boost her vitamin D levels after a severe meningitis attack in 2012. What started as a means of recovery turned into a hobby for Mdm Lee. Today, theRead More →
“Despite the Gardener’s Best Intentions, Nature Will Improvise” by Michael P. Garofalo – Well Known Speaker, Gardener, and Fitness Guru (1945-Present) CONTEXT With the outdoor growing season now officially over in our area, you can still continue your gardening hobby by switching to growing indoor plants. It’s a great wayRead More →
Gardeners know the benefits of digging in the ground. It elevates a person’s mood, improves mental and physical well-being, and the result is always good – added beauty or tasty nutritious food. But many of us are stuck indoors for the winter, running out of space to garden outside, orRead More →
Gardening is a great way to add beauty to your home, add color to your life, and enjoy the feeling of cultivating life. Not everyone has the garden space to do it all; for those of us with unsuitable backyards or certified apartment living, indoor gardening can be just asRead More →
Indoor plants make a wonderful addition to our home decor and improve indoor air quality. Those with pets, however, may find it difficult to protect plants from curious pets and pets from indoor greenery. The good news is that you can grow an indoor garden even if you have pets.Read More →
Express news service CHENNAI: It’s been a year now since I’ve moved to the south of France to a quaint little village near the backwaters. Farmers in this region have been using chemicals that have contaminated water and soil for decades. As a result, citizens are strongly involved in environmentalRead More →
Members of the University of North Georgia (UNG) Enactus won third place and $3,000 in the nationwide Bright Future Project Accelerator competition. The award was announced at the Enactus USA National Conference held May 20-22 in Kansas City, which was attended by students from Enactus chapters across multiple UNG campuses.Read More →
Owners of certain vacant or run-down properties in Chula Vista will be able to get tax relief in exchange for growing fruits and vegetables under a plan approved Tuesday by the county board of supervisors. The city is covered by an urban agriculture incentive zone that allows owners of moreRead More →
“The future of gardening is indoors,” says Alejandro Velez, co-founder of Back to the Roots. Back to the Roots is an Oakland-based company specializing in organic indoor gardening kits, and Velez believes helping people grow mushrooms and herbs indoors can inspire a new generation to think about the source ofRead More →
1 out of 10 Chris Monroe/CNET MiracleGro Aerogarden Bounty Elite This $249 countertop garden system includes an LED light and a self-watering container. 2 out of 10 Chris Monroe/CNET fast plant The built-in control panel guides you through the process of starting your first indoor plant crop. You select theRead More →
Indoor cultivation offers many advantages. The biggest advantages are the most obvious: garden pests can’t reach your plants and you have complete control over the weather. Still, unless you’re lucky enough to have a sunroom or greenhouse attached to your house, providing enough light for your plants will likely beRead More →
Diana Melody and Kari Kiehnau in the community garden. slideshow As the search for more community gardening space in Pacific Beach continues, locals who are leading the “greening” of the community are speaking out: it’s easy, profitable and sustainable. Three years ago, Pacific Beach Community Garden, which had existed forRead More →
Image courtesy The centrality of nature in the Israeli ethos is undeniable. Its citizens are enamored with the country’s incomparable natural beauty and constantly celebrate it. Boasting some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world, diverse ecosystems and unique wildlife, Israel’s abundant biodiversity is a key part of theRead More →
Video: New Health Center Coming Soon to Shreveport Video: New Health Center Coming Soon to Shreveport (Lex Talamo/The Times) For more than two years, the Stoner Hill home sat weather-worn, ravaged, barricaded – unlike the thriving community garden a stone’s throw away. No more. The city of Shreveport recently completedRead More →
Want to feel happier, more creative, less stressed and more connected? Buy a houseplant. The National Gardening Association has reported that more than a third of American homes have houseplants, which is unsurprising given the abundance of research extolling the benefits of houseplants for health and well-being. -to be. (HereRead More →
Hands-on science classes in a greenhouse can grow more than just fruits and vegetables. They’re also fueling a love of science among young people from student populations long underrepresented in science, according to a new report from researchers at Boston College’s Lynch School of Education. Elementary students—primarily African-American, Hispanic, andRead More →
Even though it may not look like it, spring is fast approaching and farmers are in full swing preparing their seedlings for a lush summer harvest. For home gardeners and city dwellers – whose invisible gardens dwell on rooftops or nestled in windowsills – that means it’s time to startRead More →
Library and Three Rivers Education Foundation team up to donate 2,000 copies of Paul Fleischman’s ‘Seedfolks’ FARMINGTON — During the month of April, the Farmington Public Library will donate 2,000 copies of a book on the subject of community gardens as part of its On Common Ground series. The booksRead More →
“around the corner” is a PhillyCAM show that offers local social impact leaders the opportunity to share the impact of their work on the Philadelphia area. If you belong to one of the more than 40 million households in the United States who garden for food, you should probably knowRead More →
You’ve been hibernating for the past three months and it’s time to get out and into the wild. While the city is full of green space to retreat to, there’s nothing quite like having your own little garden sanctuary where you can grow plants and flex that green thumb you’veRead More →
Spring is just around the corner. I repeat, spring is upon us. Can you believe winter is almost over already? Do you know what that means? That means we’ll have more sun (and maybe even a little more rain) and it’s time to really start digging into our spring gardenRead More →
Forsyth Community Gardening launched the Community Garden Mentorship Program in 2016. Gregory said 49 mentors have helped with 48 gardens. Mentors help start community gardens, organize leadership, support horticulture, and educate others involved in the community garden. In addition to founding Forsyth Community Gardening, the county also launched an urbanRead More →
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ST. PETE BEACH – Houseplants are generally quite easy to care for. With a little daily attention, water and light, they will usually take care of themselves. But not everyone has a green thumb, and busy schedules can prevent people from giving flora the attention they need. In recent years,Read More →
Gurgaon: The District Horticulture Department’s Gurgaon Community Gardening Project is a success, and not just among the residents of Gurgaon. Delhiites are equally enthusiastic, the department says. Deen Mohammad Khan, district horticulture officer, said about 20% of the total applications came from Delhiites. “There are people from as far awayRead More →
Garden fertilizers come in all shapes, sizes and formulas. Books and magazines claim that you can make your own by mixing this and that, and your flowers and vegetables will amaze you. So you run to the store and buy their suggested ingredients and yes, that makes good fertilizer, althoughRead More →
There is something strange that happens to us when we walk around in the garden work. Whether it’s a weekend garden warrior or an after-work gardener, we know intellectually that you can’t rush a good garden. But there seems to be an overriding urge among all gardeners who just wantRead More →
For low-income Californians who can’t afford fresh, healthy fruits and vegetables, the suggestion to just grow their own is well-meaning, but overly simplistic, advice. UC Cooperative Extension in Riverside County brings together students, agencies, nutrition educators and gardening experts to work alongside families to grow produce in garden plots atRead More →
At this time of year, everyone talks about planning their spring garden and sowing seeds inside. Gardens are wonderful life givers and a great way to give back to your family and to the Earth. The fruits and vegetables grown in your garden not only nourish your body, they alsoRead More →
Tomatoes in an indoor pot. | Image courtesy of University of Utah Extension, St. George News FEATURE — Many people are so short of fresh garden produce in the winter that they are willing to grow it indoors. It can be a little difficult, but having fresh tomatoes on aRead More →
Have you thought about trying your hand at gardening, but don’t have the green thumb to keep those plants alive? There’s a new Kickstarter project that might be able to help. Plug in and plant is a wall-mounted system of modules that not only neatly organizes indoor plants, but eachRead More →
YesYou can grow food on your windowsill, especially if it’s sunny. The best yield comes from microleaves – the nutritious young leaves of salads and other vegetables. They often pack a punch with flavor and make a lovely garnish. You can harvest the leaves when they are about 5 cmRead More →
By Mariah Beckman Harvest Pierce County Gleaning Coordinator Emily Garofalo works to get Early Bird Farm produce to local food banks to reduce food waste and support healthier lifestyles. Gated patches of green, manicured boxes full of dirt lining Pierce County town streets have popped up everywhere. Where you leastRead More →
A St. Louis-based community gardening organization ends its 30th year with a record harvest. Gateway Greening Community and Youth Gardens harvested over 190,000 pounds of fresh vegetables and fruits in 2014. The nonprofit’s executive director, Mike Sorth, said the organization provides basic gardening supplies and assistance to neighborhood gardens, schoolsRead More →