February 7, 2012 – 10:52 am | 2 Comments

Virtues: We love ‘Lizzano’ and ‘Terenzo’ tomatoes for their tasty fruit, high yield, disease resistance and their growing habit. Both are cherry tomatoes with a compact size that makes them perfect for containers or small …

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New Hardiness Zone Map
January 31, 2012 – 10:12 am | 7 Comments
New Hardiness Zone Map

The USDA released an updated version of the Hardiness Zone Map, with adjusted zones and more helpful online features.

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F1 Hybrids
January 17, 2012 – 10:06 am | No Comment
F1 Hybrids

What is an F1 hybrid plant?

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New Year’s Resolutions Glove Giveaway
January 8, 2012 – 11:50 pm | 36 Comments
New Year’s Resolutions Glove Giveaway

Share your 2012 gardening resolutions for a chance to win a pair of gardening gloves.

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All About Winter Mulch
January 7, 2012 – 2:51 pm | 4 Comments
All About Winter Mulch

Why to apply a winter mulch to the garden and what to use as winter mulch.

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How to Sharpen Gardening Tools
January 3, 2012 – 2:48 pm | 2 Comments

Watch a video about sharpening common garden tools.

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Easy Roof for a Bird Feeder
January 3, 2012 – 2:18 pm | One Comment
Easy Roof for a Bird Feeder

Here’s an easy way to give birds some shelter while they eat at bird feeders.

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Dr. John Thomsen, Inventor of SUPERthrive
December 13, 2011 – 10:22 am | One Comment
Dr. John Thomsen, Inventor of SUPERthrive

Dr. John Ansel Armstrong Thomson, inventor of the world-famous horticultural vitamins–hormones solution SUPERthrive®, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2011, five days after his 100th birthday.

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8 Great Gifts for Gardeners
December 3, 2011 – 11:04 pm | 3 Comments

Here are my top recommendations for holiday gifts for gardeners:

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What to Do With Your Leaves
December 3, 2011 – 2:22 pm | 9 Comments
What to Do With Your Leaves

What’s the best thing to do with fallen leaves?

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Storing Tools for Winter
November 22, 2011 – 4:45 pm | One Comment
Storing Tools for Winter

Follow these tips to ensure your gardening tools are in great shape next spring.

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Leaf Mold
November 14, 2011 – 2:00 pm | One Comment
Leaf Mold

What is leaf mold, and why would my garden need it?

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