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Tips on Moving to a Colder Climate

A move to a colder climate is more involved than adjusting to an occasional red nose and chilly fingers. Although your family and pets’ acclimatization process is nothing to take lightly, ...

How the poinsettia came to be the Christmas plant

There are many holiday traditions and icons that become so ingrained in our culture it sometimes seems a mystery as to where they came from at all. Along with Christmas trees, the poinsettia is commonly thought of when one thinks of holiday plants for December. Its history, particularly how it ended up in the United […]

'Greenthumb' Dad Turns Nutritional Dilemma Into Supplemental Income

SPRINGFIELD, Mo -- We've all been there: A kid who doesn't want to eat their veggies. It drove our parents crazy, but now it's driving a dad to turn his nutritional dilemma into supplemental income.

Fall is time to gather, plant tree seeds

Fall is a great time to enjoy the outdoors, and along with the changing colors, it’s also the perfect time to gather tree seeds.

Tips for beginner gardeners to get those flowers blooming

Are you trying your hand at flower gardening for the first time this year? Lucky you. You're about to embark on an exciting adventure. There's nothing

Greenthumb: Preparing for spring's arrival

After a long winter, plants are waking up slowly for spring.

The Best Gardening Books, According to Designers We Love

Tomes to flip through while you're resting your weary weed-pulling fingers

7 Things To Know About Watering Your Lawn

Watering grass correctly is key to a lush, green lawn. Here are 7 things you need to know. Over 28 years of Landscape Excellence. 301-515-1900

18 Indoor Garden Ideas to Green Your Apartment

That pesky (okay, adorable) groundhog might’ve said Spring is in six weeks, but we don’t buy it: We’re ready to get the season started. Bright colors, breezy clothing, and blossoming gardens—you’ve been seriously missed. We’re counting down the days by working out our greenthumbs from the comfort of our apartments with some indoor gardening. Check out our top projects and products to get your indoor garden started!

Indoor Winter Gardens for Cheerier Days

Bring plants inside for drab-days mood boosting — not to mention cleaner indoor air and protection for your greenery

Are Hydroponic Vegetables Less Nutritious?

When it comes to hydroponics versus conventionally grown produce, there are lots of pros and cons to consider. Nutrition Diva weighs them all

Debating Whether Hydroponic Can Be Organic

If a vegetable is grown using hydroponics, should that count as organic? Should it be able to carry an organic label in the supermarket? It's a question

Establish a Plan B: Hydroponics

Keep Plants Green While Saving Some Green 

Summertime brings a lot of fun activities: barbecuing, pool parties, camping, and block parties to just name a few. It's also the time of year you get to show off your green thumb. For those of us who don't live in a warm climate year 'round, summer is one of the few times we can put our green thumb to use. However, depending on the size of your garden , it can become costly in a hurry. Things like extra water usage and…

Understanding Healthy Soils and Organic Gardening

UNDERSTANDING HEALTHY SOILS AND ORGANIC GARDENINGHaving healthy soil in a vegetable garden is essential to a successful crop. Join Tarrant Area Food Bank's Community Garden team for a presentation and discussion on the basics of creating a healthy soil environment in your gardenThe TAFB Community Garden team will also give an overview of what it means to garden organically, why people choose to implement…