Backyard Gardening

The owner of a Front Range chain of hydroponic gardening stores has been charged in federal court with marijuana distribution and has indicated he intends to plead guilty. Federal officials filed a charging document, called an "information," on ...  

What kind of flower this is (botanical name and variety are great if you've got them)? Singin' the Blues Floribunda Rose Where you garden - what town and where in your yard or property? Parker How you grew it - are there any tips you'd like to share? Mulch Mulch Mulch Why you love it: Beautiful mauve, smells great! What you're proudest of: I grew it myself What you'll do with it: Enjoy it! ( Location: , Parker, Colorado...  

One of the best ways to avoid dangerous pesticide residue is to plant your own organic garden. If you're the one who's doing the growing, you know for certain that no chemical pesticides or fertilizers have touched your garden. It's also good ...  

... be to stick to the resolutions I made last year for this year’s garden: mulch, keep after the pests, mulch, and mulch some more. The name of the game when you’re vegetable gardening is racing weeds and pests to the end of the garden season—and winning.  

All potting soil blends are not created equal. The quality of your container gardening mix can fluctuate from bag to bag even among the best brands. To ensure that my container gardening soil is what I expect it to be, I like to test it before using the ...  

Gardening can be very complicated, when you look at it more closely. If you choose to follow the natural gardening route, you may need to learn about factors, such as the soil's pH balance and natural ways to fight off garden pests. It might be challenging ...  

Gardener: Debunking myths about planting trees, woody shrubsSault Ste. Marie Evening NewsBy Joe Lamp'l There are lots of gardening myths out there. Take planting trees and woody shrubs, for example. They don't need a deep planting hole; they don't need organic matter or fertilizer amended to the soil; and they don't need to be pruned back ...and more »  

Gardening advice: How to prepare seedlings for the gardenWashington PostOne of the many spring jobs for gardeners is hardening off seedlings to get them used to outdoor life gradually. Weather that blows hot and cold has not made the job easier. Here are three steps to giving your seedlings a safe, comfortable transition.  

Gardening as a form of healingShawnee News StarIn 1997, I took the Master Gardener class in Oklahoma City, but was too busy with other things to do much gardening. Now, years later, I thought how therapeutic it would be to just be outside. So, I started digging in the dirt and planting things.  

Hey, Green Thumb, Got Gardening Tips?Patch.comThe new gardening zones article, publised first in January, didn't detail whether or not the shift in growing regions was because of climate change or just better mapping. NPR's food blog, "The Salt," explains: The nationwide shift in the planting ...and more »  

Care2.comConsumer Trend Survey Offers Insight Into 2012 Gardening Plans and OpinionsGarden Center MagazineAs gardeners count down the days until they can get outside and begin planting, a new consumer survey shows edible plants will be a large part of their gardens this year. The survey of 600 gardeners nationwide, conducted by Garden Safe® brand, ...Get In The GardenCare2.comInterbay P-Patch Giving Garden KickoffQueen Anne Viewall 6 news...  

Seeds from the Underground, the approachable new album from saxophonist Kenny Garrett, explodes with such bright spirited lyricism that you might find yourself almost at odds with the title of its leadoff track, Boogety Boogety.  

OCEAN VIEW -- The Gardening for the Bays Native Plant Sale, sponsored by the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays, will be held from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. May 5 at the James Farm Ecological Preserve in Ocean View.  

If you're interested in gardening but not thrilled with the idea of tilling soil, no-dig gardening may be for you.  

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