There’s no doubt this year’s weather has been record-setting — from temperatures to rainfall. Parts of the Midwest and South have been drenched with heavy rains, while other parts of the country haven’t seen a drop. No matter where your garden falls on the rainfall spectrum,....

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Just over a month has passed since the Burpee Home Gardens "I Can Grow" installation at The Village of Arts and Humanities, and our Philly Earth farm is alive and thriving!

The 350 vegetable and herb seedlings jump-started Philly Earth, our new youth-led urban....

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Looking for a new spin on the classic garden party? Check out these exciting theme ideas for your next backyard gathering.

Family fun garden party
Invite the whole family to bask in the sun and enjoy the outdoors with a family-friendly garden party. Set up a “pizza bar” where families can top their....

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This spring, Burpee Home Gardens donated 1400 plants to the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry Smart Home exhibit. Smart Home is an interactive display on the museum campus and a 20-minute tour that showcases innovative ways to live green.

Over....

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Once the fun of digging in is done, the excitement of the outdoors doesn’t need to end. Keep the enthusiasm going with these outdoor games, activities and lessons for the whole family.

Guess the yield
Make gardening a season-long guessing game! Have each family member estimate how many tomatoes, peppers....

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