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02/27/2025 Sharon Swanepoel Community 0 Soil3.com is hosting a seminar, From Soil to Success, Gardening for Beginners, from 1 – 4 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at The Portico, located at 5822 Highway 186 in Good Hope, GA 30641 (Between Watkinsville and Monroe). The cost of admission is $5. Children: Please note, this is not an…
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The Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Lebanon County are joining with the Chestnut Street Community Center and Penn State Health to offer “Seed to Supper,” a beginner’s gardening course that teaches how to build healthy soil, plan a growing space, choose crops, care for a growing garden, and harvest the bounty. This six-week program…
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Knowing how to make a small garden look bigger can be a particular challenge in urban gardens. That said, some period properties in the country, especially cottages, can come with small outdoor spaces too, meaning that there really is no such thing as having too many small garden ideas to try… When making the most…
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Wildlife garden ideas can bring innumerable benefits to us, our gardens and the environment, as well as wildlife. With many of us spending more time in our backyards, it only adds to the enjoyment when we can observe bees, butterflies, birds and other creatures enjoying our outdoor spaces, too. All gardeners have an important part…
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There are so many beautiful flowers that you can grow in your garden and even more ways to arrange them. Choosing the right colors and blossoms for your flower bed can feel like a daunting task, though—especially if it’s your first time really digging into gardening. Of course, every flower bed will be different. Some…
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The gardens at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show are rarely short of spectacular, but, if you’re a small garden owner, you may well look at them and wonder how you could possibly recreate any of the designs when you have limited space. However, there are plenty of clever small garden ideas which can help you…
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Lucentius/Getty Images Contrary to what most people may think, gardening doesn’t have to end for the season with the fall harvest. You don’t even have to be a pro gardener to start a backyard winter garden. And you’d be amazed by how many vegetables you can plant…
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It’s always nice to meander through your garden, but sometimes you want to stop and smell the roses. That’s when a bench comes in handy; beyond a practical seat, they’re also available in a myriad of styles and materials. So whether you’re looking for a rugged stone slab or a Victorian-style iron bench, there are…
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I have looked after all types of roses during my time as a professional gardener. From the blousy, deeply fragrant blooms of ‘Gertrude Jekyll’, to the pink perfection of ‘The Generous Gardener’, scrambling over trellises and walls. I’ve grown climbing roses across vast pergolas, and deadheaded potted roses for more hours than I care to…
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With the right small front garden ideas, you can create an inviting first impression for guests, and grow a variety of plants. Your front garden ideas are key to maximizing your home’s curb appeal, and have the power to transform it into a warm and welcoming place to be. ‘People need people,’ says garden designer…