Education sprouting at Newton Community Farm Apr 28, 2009
Maslowe said there are several programs already planned for the upcoming months, including a four-session intro to gardening, a class on container gardening and a class on composting. But planning and staffing all the classes offered at the farm can be tough for the mostly volunteer staff, said education committee co-chairman Janet Springfield. (Newton Tab, MA)
Keep your citrus happy or else Apr 28, 2009
At our house, various factors dictate the scope and scale of container gardening from one season to the next ... Here are several types that are especially appropriate for container gardening. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Growing Plants from Grocery Store F... Apr 20, 2009
Easy Container Gardening ... There are some varieties intended specifically for container gardening, but usually their fruit are not flavourful and only good for decorative purposes. (Suite101.com)
Container gardens contain personality Apr 19, 2009
Container gardening can be the answer for apartment or condo dwellers who have a little space on a deck or patio, in the landscaping around the house or fence or along the edge of a walk. In fact, mini gardening is an enjoyable hobby that is catching on. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Interest in gardening sprouts More local folks show interest in growing their own food. Apr 18, 2009
KING GEORGE: Virginia Cooperative Extension plans a program on container gardening at 6 p.m. April 28. Call 540/775-3062 to register and for directions. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Neighborhoods: Word on the street Apr 17, 2009
Activities will include nature walks, Water Treatment Plant tours, bike rides and safety tips, an interactive literacy display, scavenger hunt, container gardening demonstration, Fire Department Dive Team demonstration, and a visit to the CPS Maynard Ecology Center. There will also be dog licensing, although proof of rabies vaccination is required, a pedi cab for senior citizens, a signup table for free home energy audits, recycling information, and more. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Green Moms composting forum April 28 Apr 14, 2009
She is passionate about the many opportunities offered by container gardening and is an avid vegetable gardener. The Medfield Green Moms began a year ago in an effort to support each other in learning more about going green. (Medfield Press, MA)
Portsmouth area community calendar Apr 13, 2009
Linda Zukas of Churchill's Garden Center in Exeter: will speak about Container Gardening to the Exeter Area Garden Club on Thursday, April 16 at Stratham Community Church. Refreshments will be served at 9:30. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Container Gardening Apr 12, 2009
Gardening in Limited Space. If you would love to garden, but have no space, a garden may still be within your grasp. (Suite101.com)
Library sessions will teach environmental awareness in April Apr 8, 2009
Master Gardener Joanne Ray will discuss container gardening at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29. For those lacking space but want to be able to pick their own fresh produce. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
For White House, not easy being green Apr 8, 2009
We tried to do more than the average bear, he said, adding that the first lady s garden grew herbs during both administrations, and that limited container gardening was done on the mansion s roof to supply the White House with tomatoes, peppers and other vegetables. Architect Jean Carroon, an expert on green strategies for historic buildings, said the White House isn t the energy hog that people might think. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Green Thumb: It’s time to ‘Ask a Master Gardener’ Apr 7, 2009
In addition, each spring the Newcomers gardening seminar is offered for half a day which covers citrus, desert adapted plants, container gardening and practical irrigation. You can learn more about this service by calling 648-0808. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Herb Gardening in the Shade Apr 7, 2009
For more information on growing herbs, see the article; "." Looking for information about container gardening. These articles might be of interest, and also. (Suite101.com)
Spring adult ed classes offered in Deer Lodge Apr 6, 2009
Container Gardening Two hours, 6, Vicki Squires, May 11, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Kohrs Library. How to grow vegetables and flowers in containers, what containers work and don't work. (Montana Standard, MT)
At Your Library: April brings music, nature, solar power talks Apr 4, 2009
On the first Sunday of each month, our Friends of Brooks Free Library group sponsors a program at 2 p.m. This month it will be held on April 5 and will feature a talk on Container Gardening by Jeanie Gillis, the Director of Horticulture at the Heritage Plantation Museum. The talk is offered at no cost to the participants and light refreshments will be served at the conclusion of the lecture. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
It's a wrap on Sunday for Brevard County Fair Apr 3, 2009
At 2 p.m. Saturday, learn about container gardening (Grandstand) or catch and release fishing (Pavilion); see poultry demonstrations at the animal tent; or watch the Brevard County Sheriff's K9 performance at the Pavilion. There also are workshops on gardening on a budget (3 p.m.), landscape design (4 p.m.) and saving money with smart energy practices (5 p.m.). (Florida Today)
Womens group to meet Apr 1, 2009
The program will be "Creative Container Gardening," presented by Cathy Gareri and Deborah Riva. Dessert will be served by hostesses Nancy Waring and Evelyn Mackel. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Karen Douglas Mar 29, 2009
Hobbies: Genealogy research, container gardening, crossword puzzles. I'm a voracious reader. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
'Got Dirt?' helps everyone discover benefits of gardening Mar 27, 2009
Container gardening is perfectly acceptable. I ve seen children s wagons full of milk carton pots at the school, thrift store window boxes on front porches full of kitchen herbs, and layered plantings of vegetables in newspaper piles. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Yard spring cleaning Mar 25, 2009
If not, try container gardening, using pots or window boxes to grow not only your favorite flowers, but herbs, vegetables and small citrus. If you have neither the time nor funds for a major project, go simple. (AZCentral -- Home)
Growing Food at Home to Save Money ... Mar 21, 2009
The second method of growing vegetables at home involves container gardening ... Container gardening is good for gardeners who live in an apartment or house without a yard. (Suite101.com)
White House to Get New Garden Mar 21, 2009
Recent White Houses have grown some herbs and have practiced limited container gardening on the mansion's roof to supply it with tomatoes, peppers and other vegetables. The new garden will be the first on the White House grounds in many decades, Waters said. (W-USA News, DC)
Help your food budget - grow a kitchen garden Mar 15, 2009
Check with the UConn Home and Garden Education Center or your local Master Gardener for help in choosing varieties suitable to container gardening. It is best to start small. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Garden Seminar set for April 4 Mar 7, 2009
Local experts include Bob Anderson presenting Growing Vegetables; Dr. Eldon Everhart on Aronia Berry - the New Super Fruit; Cathy Canoyer on Container Gardening; Kathee McCrory and Donna Brahms discussing Growing For Farmers Market; Ann Johnk on Bulbs, Bulbs, Bulbs; David Williams on Harvesting the Savings with a Pantry Garden; Don t Be Afraid of Herb by Diane Weiland; Sherry Wilkerson on Flower Design; Native Plants of Iowa presented by Sue & Oren Irvin; LaVon Eblen on Preserving the Harvest... (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
You can grow green, still conserve water Mar 4, 2009
Container gardening instruction. Local Master Gardeners will show residents how to grow their own container gardens in homes or apartments. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Brockshus to Speak on Container Gardening, Water Gardening and Ornamental Grasses Feb 28, 2009
Container gardening has exploded in popularity with almost half of American households admitting to using some form of it ... Once thought to be the ideal alternative for apartment dwellers and people with small yards, container gardening is today enjoyed by people of all ages, gardening abilities, and lifestyles. (Sioux City Journal)
No Backyard? No Problem. Reap the Rewards of a Vegetable Garden Feb 22, 2009
Some helpful tips for container gardening are. Find containers that are large enough for the fully-grown plant to prevent root binding. (Pekin Times, IL)
Letters to the editor (2/15/09) Feb 15, 2009
Plant a garden or use container gardening. Gather berries, fish, and hunt. (Anchorage Daily News)
Learn How to Create Personalized Container Gardens with Style Feb 8, 2009
"Container gardening is for everyone," according to Dr. Denny Schrock, Editor of Landscape Solutions published by Meredith Corporation in Des Moines, Iowa ... Container gardening is the urban dweller's answer to the big backyard garden of yesteryear ... The possibilities for container gardening are endless. (Sioux City Journal)
Historic Garden Week turns 75 Mar 31, 2008
New to this year s tour will be demonstrations of container gardening and plants to choose for courtyard gardens during the day. Another highlight of the day will be a cello recital by Harry Smith, a sixth-grader at St. Christopher s School. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Early bloomers Mar 30, 2008
This year, Fonnesbeck in Mendon expects container gardening to continue its popularity and thinks people will look for the corals and blues. She knows to keep certain favorites stocked, as well. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
EXPO 2008 set for this weekend Mar 28, 2008
2:00 p.m. Stillwater Greenhouse Container Gardening. Sunday, March 30. (Charles City Press, IO)
3rd Annual Local Foods Conference Aims to Build Local Food Economies Mar 25, 2008
The morning of the conference will feature skill-based workshops, including how to build cold frames, backyard poultry production, and container gardening, followed by panel discussions on climate change and local agriculture and fighting Hunger through local foods. After a free lunch, Linda Faillace will offer her keynote address followed by a Maine FEEDS Maine style breakout session discussing actions and policies to promote food independence in Maine. (Courier Publications, ME)
The best gardening products for spring Mar 18, 2008
With the increasing popularity of container gardening, improved soils, plants and even the containers themselves are being offered to address this demand. But with more and larger containers showing up on our decks, patios and in our gardens, the volume of soil and the sheer weight becomes more of an issue than ever. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Green Thumb: Come to Thursday’s seminar; We’ll answer your questions Feb 20, 2008
In addition, each spring a Newcomers gardening seminar is offered for half a day Saturday this year which will cover citrus, desert adapted plants, container gardening and practical irrigation. You can learn more about this by calling 648-0808. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
North San Diego County Community News Briefs: VFW plans Valentine's Day dinner/dance Feb 12, 2008
Una Tyler and Patrick Powelson of Andersons La Costa will present "Container Gardening and Design." A plant raffle and refreshments follow. Call (760) 729-8172. (North County Times)
Understanding Lavender Feb 9, 2008
French lavender is the best choice for indoor or container gardening. Preferring to dry out a little between waterings, provide it with a good potting mix to which sand and lime have been added, and don t crowd it or place it in a spot where it won't get good airflow. (Suite101.com)
Wednesday Daily Digest Feb 6, 2008
Container Gardening will be the topic at the Coos Bay Garden Club meeting at 1 p.m. at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1290 Thompson Road, Coos Bay. The Bay Area Optimist Club will meet at 5:30 p.m. at North Bend Lanes, 1225 Virginia Ave.. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
What's Ahead Jan 30, 2008
Garden Club features container gardening. Members and guests will learn all about container gardening at the February meeting of the Coos Bay Garden Club. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Think Spring’ garden seminar planned Feb. 16 Jan 30, 2008
This year s seminar includes container gardening, fruits and berries, butterfly gardens, bluebirds, building healthy soil, forgotten flowers, bees, new varieties of vegetables, tree care, hardscaping, shoreland restoration, lilies, and heirloom vegetables and saving their seeds ... 9 a.m. keynote speaker, Starla Enger with container gardening. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
All About Potting Soil Jan 28, 2008
A well amended, rich garden soil may produce lush, healthy plants oudoors, but it s too heavy and dense to use for container gardening or houseplants, and can introduce pests and diseases to them. A good quality potting soil is best. (Suite101.com)
Planting Ahead Jan 15, 2008
Workshop sessions include attracting birds, container gardening, insects, rain gardening and organic lawn care, along with 13 other sessions and a keynote address on landscaping with conifers. The all-day event will include an exhibit hall, vendor booths, food and a help desk staffed by Master Gardeners. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
All-American Selections are proven winners in the garden Jan 13, 2008
And Asti White adapts well to container gardening. Zoerb has grown Asti Whites in containers on her rooftop and reports good performance. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Garden club honors Osage National with award Dec 20, 2007
LAKE'OF'THE'OZARKS - The Arrowhead Garden Club recently presented The Federated Garden Clubs of Missouri Community Beautification Award 2007 to Osage National Golf Resort for the job they are doing with their many gardens, water falls, ponds, lake and container gardening. Garden club member, Shirley Holder recently presented the award Osage National general manager, Steve Belton. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
How to Read a Seed Catalog Dec 2, 2007
Compact: Perfect for small gardens or container gardening ... These symbols often include exclusives to the catalog, organically grown seed, cold tolerant plants, plants that are perfect for container gardening, and heirloom varieties. (Suite101.com)
Start warming up to cool-season containers Nov 2, 2007
If you think container gardening is just for the spring and summer, it's time to adjust that thought pattern. Cool-season container gardening is just as much fun and certainly as beautiful with the array of plants available at local garden centers. (The Clarion-Ledger)
No lounger mum on mums Oct 30, 2007
I love container gardening, and I have lots of pots I can interchange for long lasting color. Mums need big pots because they grow quite fast. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Belding dairy couple gain national spotlight Oct 26, 2007
While Aaron focuses the majority of his attention on the herd and crops, Andrea runs Contained Gardens, which specializes in container gardening including individual garden plants, flowers or commercial plants you might see in front of businesses. Staying so busy with her business sometimes makes her miss being actively involved in the dairy farm. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Container plantings bring life, contrast to fall landscapes Oct 23, 2007
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Want a life of leisure? Be a renter Oct 21, 2007
It has no planted garden - but it does have three outdoor spaces ideal for container gardening, and one of the outdoor spaces is practically an outdoor room, on a shaded upstairs deck that overlooks other houses and a driveway yet offers a view of nothing but trees and sky once you take a seat. It has no guest room, but we decided to sleep in the slightly smaller bedroom and turn the bigger one into a multipurpose space (with computer, stereo, books and bed) where company can feel comfortable... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Grow Organic Herbs Anywhere Oct 8, 2007
For container gardening, she suggests you buy new plants each year. Herbs don t overwinter well in northern climates in containers. (Suite101.com)
Sedge. ornamental grasses enhance gardens Aug 25, 2007
Many are also great subjects for container gardening. It pays to do research though before you begin planting grasses randomly. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
In the zone: George Fisher enjoys his role in helping chart Muscatine's road map to future development Aug 21, 2007
My free time is generally split between taking care of my yard and around the house activities, a few additional hours doing work from home related to my engineering position at Allsteel, occasional traveling with my wife to visit our kids and granddaughters, and a bit of urban container gardening. What do you like most about the community in which you reside. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Take a new approach to container gardening Aug 13, 2007
River Valley Home & Garden. By GERI PARLIN / La Crosse Tribune. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Gardening with containers Jul 17, 2007
Locklear, a meat-cutter at Smithfield Packing, says container gardening was her only option. t's cut my gardening problems in half, she said. (Lumberton The Robesonian, NC)
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Those members meet the last Thursday of every month at the Siskiyou Performing Arts Center building, where they take part in workshops and educational lectures about bonsai, container gardening, roses and other gardening topics. They also have workdays, which produce areas like the park on North and Gold. (Yreka Siskiyou Daily News, CA)
Flower Girls can find a place for almost any plant Jun 29, 2007
The concept of container gardening has probably been around since there were plants, but its popularity grew in southern California in the 1950s when people started putting violets in teacups and mother-in-law's tongue in cookie jars and displaying them around the family room ... The business quickly grew to include container gardening. (North County Times)
Canton author pens winning recipe for stellar container gardens. Jun 21, 2007
The four-time author's research prompted her to write the book on container gardening, but with scores of titles already devoted to the topic, she knew she'd need a niche. So Crawford set out to determine how the big guys do it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Annual garden walk to be held Saturday Jun 20, 2007
Annie Potts a terra-cotta pot lady, container gardening, window boxes, various ornaments and figures and three water features; a garden pool with pump, an Olla Bubbler and Terra Cotta Solar ... Wander through the perennials, annuals, shrubs, roses, and the trellis with vining flowers to enjoy another budding water feature, potting shed, container gardening, hanging baskets and a shade garden. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Hot and Cold Jun 20, 2007
Container gardening is meant to be fun. There are some fun ways to grow plants other than in traditional containers. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Coming up roses Jun 15, 2007
did a lot of container gardening. There was no landscaping on the Paperella's lot when their moving truck was unloaded in 2001. (Lumberton The Robesonian, NC)
Extension connection: Spoon River Garden Walk Jun 10, 2007
Potted Paradise is a great example of the way container gardening can be used in the home landscape. The surprising variety of plants combined and displayed in pots by Kris and Gene Scapecchi serves to create their own bit of paradise in this lovely outdoor relaxation space. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
For freshest veggies, try growing your own Jun 7, 2007
Container gardening works well for many vegetables. All you need is a sunny window sill, patio, deck or porch, the right container and a bag of potting soil. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Container Gardening with Peppers Jun 3, 2007
Keeping the soil moist but not soggy is a good rule of thumb for container gardening. Best Location for Pepper Plants. (Suite101.com)
Take a cruise through Old Town Jun 2, 2007
There will also be tasting tables and free workshops on CPR, home storage, container gardening, disaster preparedness and 72-hour kits. The fair is in English and Spanish and free. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
