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Gardening in Florida: Florida Arbor Day 2022
National Tree Day is celebrated every year on the last Friday in April. However, here in Florida, the state legislature of 1945 designated the third Friday in January as Florida Arbor Day. This year, 2022, Florida Arbor Day is January 21.…
Maine Gardener: In which we catalog the garden catalogs
My rule has always been that people shouldn't look at garden catalogs until the New Year. The year that is coming to an end should be devoted to completing the fall tasks and enjoying the holidays.
I have to stop living in the past.
With…
Alexandrian man creates designs in courtyard as New Year’s tradition
People can't wait to see the designs Arthur Brown creates on his lawn at the corner of Fifth and University streets in Alexandria. It's a New Year's tradition.Even as he got his bike ready for the Alexandria Christmas Parade, people were…
eBay Launches Massive Sale of Hot Weather Gadgets and Games
Prepare for summer in style! eBay Launches Massive Sale of Hot Weather Gadgets and Games with $ 169 Two-Person Kayak and $ 999 Outdoor Hot Tub By Matilda Rudd For Daily Mail Australia Posted: 2:00 PM EST, December 23,…
Gardening matters || to control weeds | L’Express Armidale
newsletters, selection list of editors, Nice weather lately for water lilies, waterfowl and Wellingtons! Even with only odd days above 24-26 degrees, the gardens still grow quickly and fabulously. Sure, weeds grow at a very fast rate,…
Gardening Guy: Brighten Up Dark Winter Days | Weekend magazine
This is the darkest time of the year: not only are the days short, but the clouds obscure the sun most of…
Sustainable Christmas gift ideas – Consumer NZ
Why not wrap the gifts with old fabric.
Miriama Kamo - broadcaster and member of the Zero Waste Network
My biggest tip is not to use Christmas wrapping paper. Instead, wrap gifts with old fabric (pro tip: buy scarves from thrift…
Gardening: Monty Don explains how to plant garlic now to eat next year
Monty Don is a British horticulturalist and television gardener, best known for presenting Gardeners' World. The broadcaster often shares gardening tips and tricks with viewers on their social media platform or the Gardeners' World…
Master Gardener: Use Your Talent and Creativity with On-Site Grown Wreaths | House and garden
Don't you just love this time of year? While we still have the heat of the day, the nights are getting…
J-WAFS launches the Alliance for the Transformation of Food and Climate Systems | MIT News
Food systems around the world are increasingly threatened by the impacts of climate change. At the same time, these systems, which include all activities from food production to consumption and food waste, are…
52 best summer picnic ideas
Warmer weather and sunnier skies make us dream of days at the beach, outing in the backyard (with delicious barbecue side dishes, of course!) And plenty of picnic ideas. And we are not talking about your typical outdoor meals - we have put…
The master gardeners organize the autumn festival | Nvdaily
The Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardener Association hosted its FallFest 2021 at Richard's Fruit…
Food Gardening Magazine Reveals The 5 Vegetables To Plant In October | New
BOSTON, October 5, 2021 / PRNewswire-PRWeb / - Food Gardening Network, publisher of Food Gardening…
Canning and jaring is experiencing a CT renaissance
Every time I go to buy farm produce, I'm afraid that's it. At this time of year, the local premium can end abruptly. Farmers have already dodged drowning rains and high winds from two tropical storms. It is only a matter of time until…
Gardening is about preserving something for wildlife
At this time of year, I will be a little embarrassed by some areas of my garden. What I want is for friends and family to come to the front sidewalk to admire her beauty. Instead, things like the beautiful flowers of the past are now…
Game thread # 157: Oakland A at Seattle Mariners
Technically, the Oakland A's aren't out of the 2021 playoff race yet, although their odds are effectively zero now. One of the reasons for the low ranking is that they went 4-12 against the Seattle Mariners this year.
They will have one…
9 shortcut meal ideas for back to school
It's that time of year again when many of us send our kids back to school and bounce back after summer work hours. This time it's about re-establishing and readjusting routines, which means meal planning is key.But planning balanced,…
When the world seems upside down | Pamela’s Food Service Diary
STATEN ISLAND, NY - Just when restaurant writing work seemed to be returning to normal - talking about who's open, who's closed and how fantastic the menu is - the pace of the food has kicked in again. Politics.But I assure you that for…
Buccaneers vs Cowboys odds, line, predictions: 2021 NFL kickoff game picks top model over 120-78
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have nearly won their Premier League title since 2007 last season, ending a game behind the New Orleans Saints in the NFC South. Now that…
The Gestalt Gardener: Artificial plants have their place in gardening
I have a suggestion for one type of plant that is most likely to hold up in our gardens at this time of year. Warning: you might be appalled.
Keep in mind that I just returned from my second home in…
Quiz provides an overview of gardening in the desert
Take this quiz and see how you stack up against other desert gardeners.
1. A dead branch on a peach tree in the summer usually means a problem. The problem is often:
A sickness
B. Insect
Cheat
D. Water
E. Pruning
2. A healthy plant…
Gardening Guru: Summer Trouble: Weeds in Lawns and Landscapes
Two very common weeds in lawns and summer landscapes are spurge and crabgrass.
Spurge grows close to the ground, often forming a dense mat. Its dark green leaves grow in pairs called "opposites" and are less than half an inch long.…
A GROWING CONCERN: Fall gardening
THE WEATHER SR has been crazy lately - dry, hot, smoky then cold last Monday.
Let me assure all gardeners that given both choices - drier than normal or on the August heatwave days on the peninsula - they need a jacket for a…
GARDENER TO GARDENER: Making Tomato Plants Thrive During the Growing Season | Columns
Like most avid gardeners, I have a lot of plants both in the garden and…
Referrals to UK Gambling Addiction Clinic Triple in Year of Closure | Mental Health
The number of children and young adults entering treatment for addictions and gambling disorders has tripled in the past year, and experts believe the pandemic and lockdowns have played a key role in that increase.The UK's first specialist…
8 fantastic day trips from Indianapolis
I've always loved traveling all over the state of Indiana, and there are many great day trips from Indianapolis that you should know about. I have found communities that I want to come back to again and again after spending less than an…
Stop & Shop’s 31st annual Food For Friends campaign
QUINCY, Mass., June 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Stop & Shop today announced that its 31st edition Food for friends The campaign raised more than $ 2 million for its 12 regional partner food banks to fight summer hunger in the…
Gardening initiatives pay off on UWF campus
Martha D. SaundersI inherited my love for gardening from my mother. She could grow anything. As a child, I got used to people stopping and admiring everything that was in bloom in our garden. Mama's seasonal collaborations with Mother…
Summer dinners and container gardens | Cieditorsnote
The summer supper number is always a favorite. While cool weather foods like soups and stews have their…
Hike of the week: Princess Falls
Princess Falls is located on the Sheltowee Trace Trail in the Daniel Boone National Forest | Photo: Sarah Dunlap
Distance: 2.9 kilometers
Altitude gain: 95 ft
Difficulty: Easy
Start of the trail: Yamacraw
Characteristics: Cascade…
Gardeners flock to the Oakland County Farmers Market in Waterford | New
Business was booming Thursday at the Oakland County Farmers Market in Waterford. After all, it's that time…
Brayden McNabb returns to Golden Knights roster for Game 5
The Golden Knights could get a boost in defense for Game 5 of Monday's West Division first-round playoffs.
Brayden McNabb attended morning practice at City National Arena and is expected to return after a one-game absence, although…