What is gardening? Such a simple question, right? I have been in several different social and business settings the last few weeks, and people always say to me, “Oh, I don’t have a yard for a garden” or “How can I garden when I live in an apartment or condo?” The truth of the matter…
Eileen Ward | Columnist There are many flowering shrubs and trees either in bloom or just beginning to bloom right now around Southwest Florida. Several people have asked me about the pretty pink trees blooming in the medians. The Tabebuia heterophylla or pink tabebuia is a variety that will grow to 50 feet and so…
Grigorev_Vladimir / iStock 2025’s Best Cities for Naked Gardening Spring is in the air, and so are a few bare cheeks. Ahead of World Naked Gardening Day on May 3, LawnStarter dug into the data to uncover 2025’s Best Cities for Naked Gardening. These cities let you weed in the buff without getting tangled up in legal…
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As we say goodbye to April and prepare for the month of May to kick off, many gardeners across the country are ready to dig in. However, this week’s weather could throw a few surprises into those planting plans. First, the good news: Most of the country is running warmer than average right now, giving…
This mangave in the center paired with angelonia — the white flowers — and an ornamental oregano are an example of a thriller, filler and spiller that can coexist in a pot together. Lettuce can be grown around this time of year for eager gardeners who have a case of spring fever. Pictured is lettuce…
Eileen Ward | Columnist On Tuesday we celebrate Earth Day. This holiday was first celebrated in 1970. It is a great day to think about the beautiful environment surrounding us on Marco Island and how to perhaps create habitats (think your yard) that are more friendly and inviting to the environment and the creatures that…
URBANA, Ill. — Seek out pollinators in native gardens, dive into the world of aquaponics, and see how cutting-edge technology is transforming garden design at upcoming statewide Golden Garden Day celebrations of the 50-year legacy of University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners. This spring and summer, communities across Illinois are invited to grow their gardening…
