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Easy and Affordable Winter Seed Starting
17+ hour, 10+ min ago (517+ words) Winter sowing allows gardeners to start transplants from seeds outdoors using recycled items. Turn off the grow lights, gather a few milk jugs and potting mix and start planting seeds. Winter sowing is a way to start transplants from seeds…...
Bring the Garden to Your Next Gathering
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (398+ words) Edible nasturtium blossoms brighten up this salad. Make every dining experience fun and flavorful by including garden fresh herbs, vegetables and flowers in your meals. Allowing guests to harvest and season their drinks, entrees and sides from the garden or…...
Celebrate Pollinator Week with tips and tools for a more pollinator-friendly yard
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (260+ words) Pollinators move pollen from one flower to the next, fertilizing and producing fruits, nuts, and seeds. Some plants are self-pollinating or wind-pollinated, but many rely on insects such as butterflies, bees, beetles, moths, wasps, flies, or animals like hummingbirds. More…...
Spring into gardening with tools and tips at upcoming gardening programs
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (392+ words) URBANA, Ill. " Spring is near, and your green thumb is ripe for gardening. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just getting started, growing nutrient-rich vegetables, fresh fruits, and aromatic herbs is more than just a way to fill your plate;…...