Planter pots make flower gardening easier

Planter pots make flower gardening easier

Planter pots make flower gardening easier Gardening in containers has numerous advantages over planting in garden beds. Submitted photo Most home gardeners agree that perennials are less trouble than annual bedding plants, because “they come back every year so you don’t have to plant them again and again.” We agree with this sentiment, however very…

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Gardening helps grow healthy, happy kids

Gardening helps grow healthy, happy kids

Gardeners know — and research is proving — that gardening, even viewing one, as well as spending time in nature is good for the mind, body and spirit. It improves strength and flexibility, lowers blood pressure and elevates our moods. This is also true for the youngsters in our lives. Recent studies found that school-aged…

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Beautification, good eating promotes gardening | News

Beautification, good eating promotes gardening | News

Planting season is here, and both vegetables and florals are high on gardeners’ list for beautification and consumption. For Nasturtium Garden Club members, it’s all about aesthetics and community service. Sandy Fitzgerald, chair of the Community Beautification Committee, said working on the flower beds along Muskogee Avenue makes a big difference in people’s lives and…

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