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Garden Q&A: How to extend the life of fresh flowers from Valentine's Day

According to the Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide, you still have plenty of time to get some beets going. In Northeast Florida, beets can be planted from September all the way through March, a longer growing period than many of our vegetables.

What new hardiness zone means for Ohio gardeners

Ron Zayac of Canterbury Creek Gardens in Westlake pointed out the notable change in the length in the vegetable-growing season in some areas of Northeast Ohio. "We haven't had a frost along the lake until November in years. We've seen peppers thrive ...

Community Garden to Sprout in South Park

Areas of northeast winds 20 to 30 with gusts to 35 mph from Hollywood Hills to malibu. The Hermosa Beach City Council decides 3-2 to allow space for a community garden in the northeast corner of South Park. By Jacqueline Howard Temporary Hermosa Beach ...

Repurposing, composting, native plants -- Earth-friendly pursuits are hot ...

The study found 49 percent of homeowners with a lawn or garden expressed interest in Earth-friendly gardening. Phillips hopes this interest translates from a trend to a lifestyle. "I think in this area, we're finally catching up with the Northeast and ...