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Apr 22, 2013
‘Grow Anywhere Tour’ – Truckin’ to Tacoma
Burpee  Edible Gardening Team Members
During a sunny afternoon in Tacoma, Washington, we paid a visit in the Burpee Truck to some of the wonderful teachers and students of McCarver Elementary School. Welcomed with friendship and warm-hearted....

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Apr 19, 2013
‘Grow Anywhere Tour’ – Portland, Oregon
Burpee  Edible Gardening Team Members
Our scenic trip to Portland started early on Saturday morning, as it would be a long drive up the coast from San Francisco. Our travels took us along the coast so we could experience the Pacific Ocean....

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Oct 7, 2011
A plentiful summer harvest
Kid Power, Inc.  2011 "I Can Grow" Youth Garden Award Winner
Kid Power's Veggie Time Gardens have flourished yielding thousands of tomatoes, zucchini, watermelons, cantaloupes, beans and basil. Thanks to Burpee Home Gardens we have been able to participate in....

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Sep 8, 2011
Sharing the bounty
Joe Lamp’l  Executive Producer and Host | Growing a Greener World
One of my greatest joys in life is growing food, but nothing compares to the added pleasures of sharing the harvest with neighbors in need. Whether you’re a first-time gardener or a seasoned v....

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Sep 13, 2010
Farmers’ markets in the workplace
Burpee  Edible Gardening Team Members
So, you’ve spent time the last several weeks busily harvesting all the yummy fruits and vegetables from your garden. Maybe you’ve even done some canning or freezing, and possibly donated some....

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Jun 30, 2010
Gardeners diminishing hunger in America
Gary Oppenheimer  AmpleHarvest.org Founder | Master Gardener, Community Garden Director
Today's guest blogger, Gary Oppenheimer, shares some details about a great cause, the AmpleHarvest.org Campaign, a nationwide effort to educate, encourage and enable gardeners with extra produce to....

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May 3, 2010
Plan your vegetable garden now – harvest extra rewards later
Anne Marie Van Nest  President, Garden Writers Association Foundation
Today’s guest blog is from Anne Marie Van Nest, president of the Garden Writers Association Foundation, about a very cool program called Plant A Row for the Hungry. Veggie gardeners have the power....

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