The screams of a dozen middle- and high school-aged girls pierce the still air in the Kroger Community Kitchen Garden. I’m in the middle of a demonstration about beneficial insects, […]
Container gardens help you maximize small spaces and they’re easy to maintain! Garden horticulturist Dean Dietrich, responsible for the many spectacular container plantings in the Central Garden, helps you create […]
Explore plants that are adapted to survive in more hostile conditions. Huge varieties of plants are available in “big box stores” as well as native plant nurseries. Some thrive year-round and others […]
Explore plants that are adapted to survive in more hostile conditions. Huge varieties of plants are available in “big box stores” as well as native plant nurseries. Some thrive year-round and others […]
Perennials can provide almost year-round color in an easy-care garden. The Beginner’s Perennial Garden introduces you to hardy perennials, simple starter plans, and the basics of soil preparation. Instructor Beth Burrell […]
Chemicals, excess nutrients and sediment are the Chesapeake Bay’s biggest pollutants. You may not live near the Chesapeake Bay, but what you do directly affects it – as does what […]
“Connor, come sit down with me!” A simple sentence perhaps, but for Jennifer Simmons, the words seemed miraculous. Three-year-old Parker had speech delays. He rarely spoke in complete sentences, and […]
As you wind your way through the entrance to Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, a stream cuts through the lawn to your left. It has a naturalistic feel, with trees and […]
The ground warms. Buds swell, and perennials reappear. Spring announces to gardeners that gardening season is near! Though green-thumb hobbies reap satisfaction—as well as fresh veggies and lush landscapes—there are […]
Container gardens help you maximize small spaces and they’re easy to maintain! Garden horticulturist Dean Dietrich, responsible for the many spectacular container plantings in the Central Garden, shows you how […]