Gardening for Man’s Best Friend
More and more, gardeners are keeping their four-legged friends in mind when they garden. Continue reading Gardening for Man’s Best Friend
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Trend:Environmentally friendly gardening
More and more, gardeners are keeping in mind the environmental impact of their garden. Continue reading Trend:Environmentally friendly gardening
Trend: Decorating with houseplants for well-being
Plants can help improve both mental and physical well-being. Continue reading Trend: Decorating with houseplants for well-being
Wacky Winter Weather Wreaks Havoc on the Garden
El Nino and a changing climate are having big effects on gardens in the mid-Atlantic this winter. What will be the long-term effect?
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Garden Trends: Balancing technology and environment
Technology is becoming an ever present part of our lives – it is no different in the garden. How do you balance technology and the environment? Continue reading Garden Trends: Balancing technology and environment
Simplify the Holidays: Give the Gift of Gardening
The clock is ticking down the days, hours, and minutes to the celebration of Christmas. Hanukkah has come and gone. Kwanzaa will make an appearance, as well as the Solstice, Yule, and Saturnalia. And we can’t forget the New Year. There’s lots of celebrating going on this time of year, and lots of opportunities for giving gifts. Perhaps it is a little Charlie Brown-ish of … Continue reading Simplify the Holidays: Give the Gift of Gardening
Extension Service calendars offer knowledge, recipes for new year
The WVU Extension Garden calendar contains a wealth of information, and its FREE! Continue reading Extension Service calendars offer knowledge, recipes for new year
Selecting a Live Christmas Tree
‘Tis the season to deck the halls and trim the tree. Tree sellers are popping up in local markets and parking lots, and many folks are picking out the perfect Christmas tree. Last year 26 million real Christmas trees found their way into American homes. There are many benefits to using a real tree as opposed to artificial trees. First, real Christmas trees are a … Continue reading Selecting a Live Christmas Tree
Think local and homemade food for holiday gifts
Now that we are in the season of giving, what do you give the person who has everything? Or how about someone you know little about? Or the host or hostess who has invited you to a celebration? I’m a person who likes to think about the gifts that I give people. I’m not a big fan of gift cards or those ready-made gift sets … Continue reading Think local and homemade food for holiday gifts
Make sure your garden tools are the sharpest in the shed
The leaves fall, the plants wither, and the earth prepares for its winter’s rest. By this point in time, most gardeners will have all the planting done, perhaps save for a few last minute spring-flowering bulbs. While most gardeners go on hiatus (or at least a big slow-down) during the winter months, it is important to remember that your garden tools are also taking a … Continue reading Make sure your garden tools are the sharpest in the shed
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