Monthly Archives: January 2010

Vail Gardening: Grow lights are not just for marijuana (Vail Daily)

VAIL, Colorado – I am happy to hear when someone is growing their own herbs or vegetables in their home in Colorado’s Vail Valley. It is so easy to do, it is a great use of space and it really does help elevate and even eliminate the winter blues. I know a customer who started

Gardening With Our Daughters (BellaOnline)

It is never too late to plan a garden or to plant your first plant ever. You’ll find gardening is an easy task when coupled with the enthusiasm of a child. Don’t delay, embrace gardening with kids and plan a garden with your daughter today! Read the rest of the article here

Container gardening a boon to succulents (The Springfield News-Leader)

Container gardening and online marketing are increasing the popularity of succulents, transforming the likes of hens and chicks to collectible chic. Read the rest of the article here

Gardening: Tropical plants didn’t stand chance against frost (The News-Press)

The killing frosts of this winter back up my attitude about tropical plants east of Interstate 75. Read the rest of the article here

Gardening class to discuss use of cold frames, hoop houses (The Springfield News-Leader)

The “Growing Knowledge at the Farm” series of gardening classes continues with “Cold Frames and Hoop Houses” from 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. Feb. 18 inside the community room (red barn) at Rutledge-Wilson Community Farm Park, 3825 W. Read the rest of the article here

Pam Peirce’s gardening book set for release (San Francisco Chronicle)

Pam Peirce – gardener, author and the expert behind The Chronicle’s Golden Gate Gardener column – has been coaxing vegetables out of San Francisco soils for more than 30 years. Her first San Francisco garden in the early 1970s was a “borrowed” 8-foot-by-8-… Read the rest of the article here