Tag: Gardens
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Students in Midwest will soon get a hands-on lesson in growing their own food — indoors. Thanks to a $2,000 grant from Farm Credit Services of America, the district’s Breakfast and Lunch Program is set to launch an indoor hydroponic garden, bringing fresh, locally grown produce straight from the classroom to the cafeteria. The innovative…
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Thorough planning and following a few key principles are essential for making a small garden sing. One of the best ways to approach a small garden is to lean into its size, rather than trying make it feel bigger than it is. Multi award-winning garden designer Jo Thompson is a strong advocate of this philosophy,…
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When you don’t have a backyard or a balcony to grow edible plants like vegetables and herbs, having an indoor garden in your home is a great way to not give up your gardening dream and still reap the benefits of fresh veggies, fruits, and herbs. They are mostly affordable plus offer the advantage of…
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Gone are the days where the only way to grow your own vegetables is to own a bunch of land or live in the right area for the crops you want to have. With indoor smart gardens you can bring your green thumb into an apartment or rented home without the worry of yard space.…
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Since trying an indoor herb garden kit, I’ve started growing herbs right on my counter to stop wasting money on wilted bunches from the store. And I’ve never gone back. The kits make it so easy, no matter if you live in an apartment or house. Whether I want to snip basil for pasta or…
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Photo: Becky Paxton/Encore® Azalea 2 / 11 Colorburst Welcome This vibrant container bursts with cheerful pansies, violas, variegated ivy, and vivid pink azaleas—proof that even a small pot can make a bold, blooming front-door statement. Autumn Sunburst Encore Azalea provides evergreen structure and three seasons of color, while variegated English Ivy drapes gracefully over the…
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The annual Homes & Gardens Design Awards is a recognition of the best names in design. From private homes and boutique hotels to gardens and restaurants, this year’s project winners demonstrate why design excellence transcends boundaries – creating environments that are as functional as they are beautiful. 1. Best UK residential project Winner: Chelsea Barracks…
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High school student advocates for agricultural and hydroponics gardens in Bethlehem | Bethelehm Area
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Lots of schools were closed on Monday, but one Bethlehem teen wasn’t taking a holiday. Jada Amirah Lewis was at Bethlehem City Hall. The Liberty High School student took a walk with Mayor Reynolds to talk about sustainable ways to feed the community. Lewis wants to establish an agricultural garden at her…
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Writer Lucy Lindfield Digital Editor Lucy Lindfield has a long-standing love affair with homes dating back to a childhood spent picking out the nicest house on each street from the back of her parents’ Subaru. Years later, after completing both a Diploma of Interior Design at Design Centre Enmore and a Bachelor of Media at…
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If you grow tomatoes or other crops in the same garden bed year after year, you’re likely to notice an increase in pests and diseases. Break the cycle! Take a moment to learn about the basics of crop rotation. Your plants will thank you with a bigger, healthier harvest. In the mad rush to get the…