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Apr 5, 2013
‘Grow Anywhere Tour’ heads to sunny California
Burpee  Edible Gardening Team Members
The Los Angeles stop on the Burpee Home Gardens “Grow Anywhere Tour” was a huge success! First on Monday we visited Armstrong Gardens in Pasadena, California, and the customers there were....

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May 3, 2012
5 reasons to start gardening
Burpee  Edible Gardening Team Members
Gardening has been a favorite pastime for generations. Whether you’re growing vegetables, fruits or flowers, there are many reasons to incorporate this popular hobby into your life. It can give....

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Nov 22, 2011
Budding gardeners
Kid Power, Inc.  2011 "I Can Grow" Youth Garden Award Winner
October was a month of realization for our team of Kid Power Jr. Gardeners. After a full month of Veggie Time Lessons, our students have learned what 5 things plants need, how to properly water a g....

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Aug 5, 2011
West End IB World School Garden Update
West End IB World School  2011 "I Can Grow" Youth Garden Award Winner
Our garden is growing strong! Even throughout this hot, hot summer, our students, teachers and parents have been able to keep the garden healthy and thriving. We’ve had tremendous volunteer support....

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Jul 25, 2011
Gardening is multi-generational
Inver Grove Heights Parks and Recreation  2011 "I Can Grow" Youth Garden Award Winner
Gardening is fun in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota! It’s even better when you can do it together, like Sheila Kahlert and her granddaughter Sophia! Sheila and Sophia have planted their special....

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Jun 14, 2011
We have lift off!
Inver Grove Heights Parks and Recreation  2011 "I Can Grow" Youth Garden Award Winner
It’s been two weeks since our big planting day! Our plants are starting to take shape. We are excited to watch them grow throughout the summer. Our new rain barrel and compost bin will be del....

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May 25, 2011
And so it begins
Erin Etheridge  Burpee Home Gardens Guest Blogger
My plants arrived in a soggy box, thanks to one of those infamous April downpours. I took them to the kitchen, opened up the box, and let my precious seedlings absorb a little light through the glass....

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May 17, 2011
We can’t wait to grow!
Inver Grove Heights Parks and Recreation  2011 "I Can Grow" Youth Garden Award Winner
In just a few short days, 63 excited 3rd graders will be planting at the Salem Hills community garden. Anna, Matt, Nora and Gavin took time out of their busy school day to talk about the garden: ....

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May 3, 2011
It’s no longer a secret…West End IB World School has a garden!
West End IB World School  2011 "I Can Grow" Youth Garden Award Winner
Thanks to the wonderful folks at Burpee Home Gardens and their 2011 “I Can Grow” Youth Garden Award Program, West End IB World School in Nashville, Tennessee was given the opportunity to....

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Feb 4, 2011
Gardeners embrace technology
Burpee  Edible Gardening Team Members
When you grow your vegetable garden, the inevitable happens: You brag. Yes, its in our human nature to want to share our accomplishments, either by foisting excess produce on our family and friends,....

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