Why grow your own?
Bill Calkins Burpee Program Representative
Gardening is considered a hobby but I tend to think it's much more than that. A "hobby" is defined as an activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure. Vegetable gardening certainly....
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Gardening soothes the soul
Burpee Edible Gardening Team Members
Here at Burpee we want everyone to enjoy their time in the garden, so we’ll continue to offer tips and advice that make you successful, not stressful. We’re firm believers that gardening s....
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Removing fear for first-time gardeners
Denielle Noe Program Administrator
Okay, I am the first to admit that it took me a very long time to start my own garden. First of all, I need to explain that I had plenty of experience helping my mom tend her garden while growing up.....
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Keep it up!
Burpee Edible Gardening Team Members
Have you noticed your neighbors looking at your containers and garden beds with tinges of envy? You should be really proud of all the hard work and time you've put into growing a successful vegetable....
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‘Grow Anywhere Tour’ – Feeling Good in Flint
Burpee Edible Gardening Team Members
Flint, Michigan is a city in transition, making this an important stop for the Burpee truck and the “Grow Anywhere Tour.” Our destination was Durant Tuuri Mott Elementary, the winner of....
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‘Grow Anywhere Tour’ – Warming Up to Salt Lake City
Burpee Edible Gardening Team Members
Happy Earth Day! Today was indeed a fantastic one. We started out bright and early at the ABC studios in downtown Salt Lake City to film a segment on Good Morning Utah. We were interviewed about the....
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Gardening for my health
Michael Burch Home Gardener
As a Type 2 diabetic in stage 4 kidney failure, my visits to the doctor are not always pleasant. However, this time was different - blood pressure down, kidney failure reversed, blood sugar levels m....
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The Sacred Three: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
Joe Lamp’l Executive Producer and Host | Growing a Greener World
Can I rant here for a minute? We have way too much stuff. And when we’re through with it, where does it go? Well usually, right in the trash. The evidence is all around us. Check out any landfill.....
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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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Gardening, kids and comparisons. It's all happy in a sad kind of way.
Susan Whetzel Burpee Home Gardens Guest Blogger | Recipe Developer
It is beautifully cool tonight as I write this post; low humidity, a cool 72 degrees, full moon. It feels like Football Season. You have no idea how much I love Football Season. I may or may not have....
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