Container gardening expands possibilities May 23, 2009
Container gardening can be the answer to your green thumb s prayers ... Container gardening also enables apartment-dwellers and others who lack garden space to participate in one of America s favorite pastimes ... Container gardening does pose some special considerations beyond conventional gardening. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
Gardener publishes book May 15, 2009
She talks about layering bulbs in containers, container gardening and attracting butterflies. Several of her garden-related articles have appeared in the Linn County Extension magazine. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
The new art of landscapes May 15, 2009
Container gardening workshop for an additional $10. 9 to 10 a.m. Habersham Gardens, 2067 Manchester St. N.E., Atlanta. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Local events for gardeners May 14, 2009
Wednesday, 6-7:30 p.m. Container Gardening. Apartment and condo dwellers take heart. (Anchorage Daily News)
FOL hosting session on container gardening9:58 am | (No comments posted.) May 12, 2009
FOL hosting session on container gardening. Published: Monday, May 11, 2009 9:58 AM CDT Friends of the Watertown Library will host a presentation on container gardening on Wednesday, May 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Watertown Regional Library Community Room. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Cambridge celebrates Fresh Pond Day May 12, 2009
Activities included 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 was also dog licensing, a pedi cab for senior citizens, a signup table for free home energy audits, recycling information, and more. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Success with easy crops leads to experimenting May 5, 2009
Fiala and his wife have converted a large portion of their backyard in Kent, Ohio, to gardens, but he said container gardening is a great way to go for those who are just starting out, especially if space is limited. Lots of plants do well in containers - tomatoes, herbs, lettuces. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Spring garden festival being held Sunday May 2, 2009
The Benton County Master Gardeners will host a plant clinic, as well as workshops on food preservation, seed saving, xeriscaping, companion planting, succession planting, container gardening, edible landscaping and herbin renewal. Entertainment will be provided by the Ancient Ways Community Marimba Ensemble, the Oregon Tuba Ensemble, the Maypole Dance and the Old Time Fiddlers. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
What plants are hot in 2009? May 2, 2009
Bill Tope talks about container gardening and popular plants at Sioux Growers' Sioux City greenhouse ... "Container gardening is a growing trend," she said. (Sioux City Journal)
Annual Art Attack is this weekend in Harbor Country May 1, 2009
Thursday, April 30, 2009. By JOHN GUNNER GOOCH - For The Herald-Palladium. (The Herald-Palladium)
No comments posted. May 1, 2009
Thursday, April 30, 2009. Annual Art Attack is this weekend in Harbor Country. (The Herald-Palladium)
Spice of life Apr 28, 2009
Other master gardener displays and demonstrations include: succession planting, container gardening, edible landscaping, preserving produce from your garden, seed saving, companion planting and xeriscaping. The garden festival also offers plants and garden related items for sale, as well as food, music and kids activities. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
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)
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)
Bring the garden to your dinner table Apr 28, 2009
If this is all you have to work with, consider container gardening instead, where you can better control the soil condition. Most soil just needs a simple tune up with organic matter to make it hospitable for a vegetable garden. (Burlington Union, MA)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
