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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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Tagged: container herbs maintenance soil tomatoes vegetables watering in Tips & Tricks



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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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.

Our unwavering love for everything....

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Thursday, April 05, 2012

I Can Grow 2012
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Islands High School, Savannah, Georgia

For the last several months you’ve been reading blogs submitted by recipients of the 2011 Burpee Home Gardens “I Can Grow” Youth Garden Award. They’ve told stories and shared videos about what gardening has taught them, the fun they’ve had getting dirty and even some recipes they’ve created with....

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Thursday, March 08, 2012

Burpee’s Backyard
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Q: Where do gardeners get most of their garden information?

  1. Books, magazines or catalogs
  2. Online
  3. Garden centers
  4. Friends, family, neighbors, their community

If you guessed answer (D), you’re absolutely right! It’s no surprise that gardeners rely on advice and input from those closest to....

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