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A new (old) idea is coming
Published: Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 6:46 p.m. Last Modified: Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 6:46 p.m. Every once in a while, a new idea comes along that makes so much sense, you wonder why somebody didn't think of it sooner.
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For a college situated in such a farm-centric community, the agri-business building at Wallace State Community College is awfully inconspicuous.
Hooked on Plants in new locale
There is no wrong way to grow a plant. There are fundamentals, said Kathy Cherico, owner of fresh market and nursery Hooked on Plants, but beyond the basics, it's intuitive.
Permaculturing South Lane
Ever since I saw her catalog a few years ago, I have been intrigued by Devon Bonady's eclectic and perhaps unique collection of offerings: tree, vine and bush fruit; medicinal and cooking herbs; native shrubs, perennials and bulbs; and a select group of sturdy ornamentals.
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For a college situated in such a farm-centric community, the agrbusiness building at Wallace State Community College is awfully inconspicuous.
Where have all the flowers gone?
Gardening can be comforting -- even therapeutic -- for troops trying to shake the stresses of war.
What's happening in and around New Orleans: Thursday, March 11, 2010
New Orleans Home & Garden Show Louisiana Superdome. The largest consumer home show in the Southeast will feature thousands of products for the home, seminars with design and renovation experts, advice on eco-friendly building, gardening and landscape ideas, pet products and obedience demonstrations, plus cooking sessions with local chefs, samplings ...
Community gardening offered
Do you love to garden? Are you a senior with knowledge and time to share? Are you a senior who needs to get out of the house and do some socializing.
Philadelphia Flower Show show gave us hope for spring
This patio display shows green walls of mixed plantings. Vertical gardens such as these are becoming trendy.
Ready to get into the garden? Here's how to start
The spring-like weather over the last few days has been a welcome change for folks who are sick of snow and eager to get into the garden, said Wanda Stiffler, greenhouse manager at Stauffers of Kissel Hill East York in Hellam Township.
EDUCATION-URUGUAY: Gardens of Knowledge
Second exposition of school gardens in Montevideo, 2009. Credit:UNDP Small Grants Programme in Uruguay MONTEVIDEO, Mar 10, 2010 - "Nature is wise, and if we take the time to observe it, we can learn so much" is the underlying philosophy of a number of innovative programmes being carried out in Uruguayan schools that are using gardens as a teaching ...
Attack of the Rotten Tomatoes
Close See a sample reprint in PDF format. Order a reprint of this article now Attack of the Rotten Tomatoes By ANNE MARIE CHAKER Carrie Allen, a horticulturalist assistant at the Baltimore City Hall greenhouse, transfers lettuce seedlings into larger pots.
Green Giants
The fourth class pupils of St. Michael's National School, Longford, are setting the benchmark in community gardening.
Soldiers at war turn to gardens for peace of mind
Gardening can be comforting - even therapeutic - for troops trying to shake the stresses of war.
Farm Bureau Urges Schools to Teach Ag Courses
Riley, Brian, Caroline and Blake Haislip on the farm belonging to their grandparents, Howard and Connie Haislip.
Gardens crop up in war zones
Gardening can be comforting - even therapeutic - for troops trying to shake the stresses of war.
Dig It
The WNC Agricultural Options Program recently awarded 42 farmers the seed money they need to complete a variety of diversification projects.
2BSeeds to Offer Free Tomato Seeds, a Family Tradition of Easing Hard Times
They are one man's way to make a difference. It may be a different time, but Dan Busch of 2BSeeds in Broomfield, Colorado, will never forget the stories of the Great Depression in the 1930s that were passed on to him by his great grandparents.
How gardeners can help cut Formby's carbon footprint
FORMBY'S green-fingered environmentalists are being urged to switch to peat-free compost as part of efforts to cut our carbon footprint.
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Staff and children at Nunthorpe Early Years Centre in Middlesbrough braved the cold and wet weather to go on a sponsored toddle to help raise money for La Maison du Bonheur, House of Happiness, a Salvation Army children's home in the earthquake-struck Port au Prince, Haiti.

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