Ideas & Inspiration
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University of Kansas Medical Center Botanic Gardens THRIVE
Thinking about school gardens, we might imagine children digging, learning and planting. But the students at THRIVE garden are different.
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Experiencing the Natural World in a Concrete Jungle
With sparkling enthusiasm, Amanda Jimenez meets the challenges of starting a community garden from the ground up in Allentown, PA.
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Refugee And Immigrant Services And Education
Kara Gebre founded RAISE, a non-profit service that helps people when life is worlds apart from what is familiar.
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The Pros And Cons Of Planting Peonies Near Garden Paths
When I first moved into my home, the landscape left a lot to be desired. Immediately, I knew exactly what I wanted to plant - peonies!
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Growing Gladiolus Near A Dryer Vent
As I look around my yard, the most brilliant blooms I see are the gladiolus. I love the way they add elegance to the flowerbed.
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My Gardening Secret - Composted Horse Manure
I had a gardening secret and didn't know it. Read on to learn all about it, and how I found out I had it.
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My Noisy Garden Is Good For My Health
Click here to learn, or hear rather, about my noisy garden and how sounds in the garden can impact your health.
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Creative Ways To Keep Plants Warm
Years of gardening in Michigan weather leads me to find creative ways to keep my plants warm.
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Chaotic, Yet Purposeful
Most gardeners plant with a specific theme in mind. When it comes to my particular gardening theme, chaos comes to mind, but in a good way.
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Daylilies And Irises Have A Place In The Shade
Although they’ll survive partially shaded spaces, both daylilies and irises bloom better in full sun. But mine do just fine in either.
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My Journey Growing A Gifted Container Neem Tree
For Christmas a few years back, my mom presented me with what looked like a stick growing in a pot. Of course, it was much more than that.
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Signal Hill Elementary School & Community Garden
The Signal Hill Elementary School garden is a haven for all visitors to Pemberton, BC. But the garden is only part of the story.
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DIGA - Uniquely Designed Gardens For Those With Disabilities
The Disabled Independent Gardeners Association is devoted to helping people who want to garden but may not have the mobility.
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Growing Lettuce Indoors Under Lights
While I don't miss the labor of summer gardening, I do miss the fresh veggies. For this, I've turned to growing vegetables indoors in winter.
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Growing Poinsettia As A Houseplant, Foliage And All
The vast majority of us simply toss poinsettias after Christmas. I used to be on that list until I learned to love its green foliage.
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The Flowers That Draw All The Bees
My garden has several plants that draw in bees and other pollinators, but year after year, the one they seem to love the most is my large rose of Sharon.
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Fall Fruit Trees: Why Your Homegrown Figs Aren't Always Just for You
