Written by Fred de Long, Director of Community Farms Program, Willistown Conservation Trust
It’s peak season for locally grown produce. Ripe fruits and vegetables are in abundance. Summer crops are still producing their bounty as the fall crops begin to reach maturity. Tomatoes are heavy on the vines, potatoes are being dug up from the soil, lettuce and greens are thriving, and winter squash is almost ready to be harvested.
Written by Marci Tomassone
We’re lucky to have many beautiful public gardens right in our backyard, especially with National Public Gardens week—May 13–19—coming up. Consider a virtual tour.
Written by Maddison Perzel, Head Horticulturist, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens
Need some tips on cocktail gardening? Jenkins Arboretum writes about some ingredients you can grow in your own garden that are perfect for a fresh cocktail!
Written by Andrew Kirkpatrick, Director of Stewardship, Willistown Conservation Trust
Rain gardens are quite useful, and can help reduce flooding, erosion and pollution over a broad region.
Written by Anna Kruschwitz, Chanticleer Garden
Responsible gardening in today’s climate calls for including wildlife in gardens. Gardeners should create wildlife-friendly environments wherever possible.
Written by Tara Vent, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens
Ecological, low-maintenance gardening to save time and resources
Written by Chris Fehlhaber, Chanticleer Garden
If a single word were to exemplify gardening, it may be growth. From the annual cycle of renewal and decay to the long-term growth of species over time, gardens are growth incarnate.
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