Monthly Archives: February 2010

Stebbins: Sign up for beginner gardening class (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

Now is the time to sign up for the beginner/newcomer gardening class sponsored by the University of Tennessee Master Gardeners. Topics include soil improvement, herb gardening, wildlife, turf care, flowers, tree care and composting. Read the rest of the article here

Free gardening workshop offered (South Bend Tribune)

MISHAWAKA — A free garden workshop, “Basic Gardening,” will take place at 6:30 p.m. March 3, 10 and 17 at East United Methodist Church, 1621 E. Third St. Read the rest of the article here

Green Space: Gardening: The cheap hobby you can eat (The Canton Repository)

Vegetable gardening increased 19 percent last season as 43 million folks chose it as a hobby that also saves money. Read the rest of the article here

Ilminster pupils rake in gardening equipment (This is West Country)

YOUNG horticulturalists at Greenfylde First School in Ilminster are preparing to spruce up their vegetable patch after bagging a shed load of gardening supplies. Read the rest of the article here

Frugal Living: Ace your gardening (The Journal Times)

Gardening tips are my favorite. The first tip is a terrific wayto haul your garden tools and a great second use for a householditem. Just think, you don’t have to go running back to the garageor shed for a forgotten tool. With garage-sale season nearing, youcan keep your eyes open for a cheap used caddy.

LSC-Kingwood offers spring gardening class (East Montgomery County Observer)

Lone Star College-Kingwood is again presenting an Urban Harvest gardening class. “Planning the Spring and Summer Vegetable Garden” will be given on the LSC-Kingwood campus Saturday, March 6, from 9:30 a.m. to noon in the teaching theater, CLA building room 114. Attendance is free to the public. Read the rest of the article here