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Saturday, May 12, 2012

5 tips for small-space gardening
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Gardeners know that no matter how big or small your garden space, there's always room to grow something spectacular. Gardening in small spaces can be very simple and enjoyable. However, there are a few important things to keep in mind when growing plants, flowers or herbs in these tiny locations. Here are five key success factors for small-space gardening:

  1. Spacing - Ensure your pot or container is large enough for the items you are....

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Monday, May 07, 2012

5 Mistakes to avoid in gardens and landscapes
Joe Lamp’l | 1 Comments
 

Conserve water so it's there when we need it.

Gardeners are total optimists. Each new year brings hope for our best garden yet. Perhaps — but it’s not likely if we keep making the same mistakes. Getting our new plants and trees off to a good start and providing the right conditions for our existing ones certainly sets us up for success. And yet, doing the....

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Thursday, May 03, 2012

5 reasons to start gardening
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Incorporate gardening into your life

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 you a sense of accomplishment, help you connect with nature, do great things for your environment and so much more. Our top five reasons....

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Tuesday, May 01, 2012

‘Sustainable Chili’ wins 2nd place
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West End IB World School Garden Club entered the Chili Cook Off contest

West End IB World School is not only in the garden but in the kitchen, too! The Garden Club formed the team “Kids in the Garden” and entered the school’s third annual Chili Cook Off in an effort to raise money for the Outdoor Classroom and Garden Project.

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Friday, April 13, 2012

Burpee shares garden pride on Pinterest
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Burpee Gardens is on Pinterest

Like many of you out there, rain or shine, we are proud of our gardens. Even with unpredictable weather, dirt under our nails and sweat on our brow, we can’t think of anything better than digging into the garden.

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