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Sprout gardening skills at regional Master Gardener 50th Anniversary Celebrations | Illinois Master Gardeners | Illinois Extension

Sophia Hughes3 weeks ago07 mins

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…

Yakima County Master Gardener: Planning ahead as gardening season approaches | Home And Garden

Sophia Hughes2 months ago08 mins

Oh, the excitement we feel when planning this yearâs garden! The sunny days and warmer temperatures that happen this time of year let us know spring is coming. Itâs still a little early for digging and planting, but itâs the perfect time to do some early garden projects to get in the mood for the…

Be a better gardener: A gardening encore | Outdoors

Sophia Hughes7 months ago08 mins

One of my favorite episodes of the vegetable gardening year is when my wife Suzanne and I go out in October to plant the next yearâs garlic crop. Unlike the spring and summer planting seasons for other edibles, when Iâm juggling all sorts of other chores and have to hurry through sowing seeds or transplanting…

Don’t buy your child gardener this Stanley-branded toy gardening set. It may contain lead

Sophia Hughes8 months ago04 mins

Pennsylvania gardeners who let their children toil the earth alongside should check for a particular set of Stanley-branded toy gardening tools. The Pennsylvania Department of Health issued a recall of the gardening tools due to possible lead contamination. Specifically, the paint on the hoe and rake contains lead levels that exceed the federal lead content…

Master Gardener: Gardening shows might ruin your garden

Sophia Hughes11 months ago07 mins

I’m a sucker for a good gardening TV program. During the long winter months, watching high-definition videos of glorious, abundant gardens full of flowers and foliage and insects and vegetables scratches that gardening itch. I can’t wait to get my hands dirty, and I get antsy to plan and plant my container garden for my…

Year-round gardening: Gift ideas for the Colorado gardener on your list | Lifestyle

Sophia Hughes1 year ago06 mins

As the garden goes to sleep, it’s time to replenish garden supplies, add a house plant or two, and plan for next year. What a great opportunity to peruse the local nurseries and immerse yourself in the holiday spirit. Rick’s Garden Center offers tropical plants, a dedicated cactus room, along with plenty of Christmas trees…

Why are hummingbird numbers declining? | Local News

Sophia Hughes1 year ago07 mins

During the height of the pandemic, when most of us were working from home, I was sent a link to a recorded Zoom video about horticultural therapy. I had never heard of horticultural therapy, but during the presentation, I learned that it is a professional practice used to improve lives by connecting people with plants….

Nature-based living and organic gardening guide from a gardener

Sophia Hughes2 years ago07 mins

Gardening with Gutner talks with Allison Vallin Kostovick about her new book and how nature-based living is important to her. NEW GLOUCESTER, Maine — Allison Vallin Kostovick is an avid gardener, creator of Finch and Folly, and now an author. Her new book is titled “The Garden Maker’s Book of Wonder.” “It’s your seasonal guide…

Colorado gardening with native plants

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Sprout gardening skills at regional Master Gardener 50th Anniversary Celebrations | Illinois Master Gardeners | Illinois Extension

Yakima County Master Gardener: Planning ahead as gardening season approaches | Home And Garden

Be a better gardener: A gardening encore | Outdoors

Don’t buy your child gardener this Stanley-branded toy gardening set. It may contain lead

Master Gardener: Gardening shows might ruin your garden

Why are hummingbird numbers declining? | Local News

Nature-based living and organic gardening guide from a gardener