11.19.09
Gardeners love new plants even when they run out of space for them
No more space for plants in the yard? That doesn't stop a gardener from drooling over rare and new shrubs and trees.
11.18.09
A city farmer faces the challenges of urban gardening
In Los Angeles, an urban gardener with dreams of farming in the city found that her soil was too polluted with lead and zinc to grow vegetables in the ground. But she didn't let that stop her.
11.17.09
Plant a seed, get a tree
It's easy and fun to plant a seed and grow a tree. It takes time, though.
11.16.09
Unemployed workers learn to grow their own food
In Ohio, a private college teaches 20 families with unemployed workers how to put food on the table by growing vegetables
11.13.09
Beautiful trees and shrubs can also be delicious
Plant serviceberry, kousa dogwood, fig, cherry, and orange trees and shrubs for their beauty and also their delicious fruits.
11.12.09
Vegetables popular for fall outdoor decorating
Vegetables such as peppers, lettuce, beets, eggplant, and sweet potatoes can all be used for outdoor decoration.
11.10.09
Black plants are weird and wonderful
New book explores weird and wonderful black plants, from the Chinese cobra lily to Vampire's Dracula orchid.
11.09.09
How to keep your bulbs safe from deer, rabbits, and other pests
Interplanting pest-resistant bulbs, and using fencing, sprinklers, and barking dogs can all be effective ways to keep spring-flowering bulbs safe from deer and other four-legged pests.
11.06.09
Plant a garden without using your shovel
The easy way to plant a garden is to forget the shovel and digging up soil. Instead, place newspapers, leaves, grass, and compost on top of your lawn and let them rot.
11.05.09
50 million footprints play havoc with the grass on the Washington Mall
The grass that covers the Washington Mall, the most visited national park in the United States, is in bad shape. The footprints of 25 million visitors are part of the reason why.
11.04.09
Hoop houses extend urban farmers’ growing season
Urban farmers can extend the growing season several months in fall and spring with hoop houses, a variation of greenhouses.
11.03.09
The Old Farmer’s Almanac still resonates with readers
Even in the Internet age, readers buy the folksy Old Farmer's Almanac for its 'secret formula' to predict the weather and advice on the best day to slaughter a pig.
10.30.09
Michigan church tends a garden to feed the hungry
An Episcopal church harvested more than 1,700 pounds of vegetables for a local food bank to give to the community's hungry.
10.29.09
How to naturalize spring-flowering bulbs
Bulb flowers that have been naturalized will come back every spring if planted in the right location.
10.27.09
A garden where art and plants talk to one another
A woodland sculpture garden is an appealing mixture of plants and interesting art.
10.23.09
This crocus blooms in autumn
If it's autumn, why is the crocus blooming?
10.22.09
The verdict on upside-down tomatoes
In a summer-long test, upside-down tomatoes went head to head with those planted in the ground. And the verdict? Read on.
10.21.09
Invasive plant invades Virginia Beach dunes
Imported to stabilize sand dunes, beach vitex is an invasive species that's tough to kill, Virginia Beach officials have discovered.
10.20.09
Plant daffodils now for a springtime of color
They're easy to plant, come back year after year, and deer rarely eat them.
10.16.09
Native plants encourage wildlife in the garden
When landscaping for wildlife, look to wildflowers to attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and more.
10.16.09
Native plants that attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees
Find out which wildflowers are best to draw watchable wildlife to your yard.
10.15.09
How to draw a landscape design
A map doesn't have to be artistic; it just has to be of use to you.
10.14.09
Choosing the right fertilizer for your lawn or garden
All fertilizers aren't created equal. Here's what you need to know.
10.14.09
How to test your soil
Soil tests eliminate guesswork in the garden.
10.13.09
Kids of all ages grow vegetables in St. Louis
Children as young as 1 learn about gardening in St. Louis area
