January’s unusually mild weather has some local folks already thinking spring and looking forward to a new gardening season. That fact was pretty evident Sunday afternoon as more than 30 people gathered for the second Marietta Area Community Gardening Class at the First Unitarian Universalist Church on Third Street. “I’m here for flower gardening. This

Mel Bartholomew will teach Square Foot Gardening in Tavares. (Mel Bartholomew / February 6, 2012) By Elira Ben-Avari, Correspondent 11:54 p.m. EST, February 6, 2012 TAVARES — Growing a garden can be easy for anyone from age 4 to 104, according to author Mel Bartholomew. To demonstrate the simple method he has become internationally acclaimed

By Jennifer HetrickFor Journal Register News Service Proper pruning of shrubs and trees, both in approach and timing during the growing season, is one of the topics that will be discussed at the upcoming Winter Gardening Series hosted by the Penn State Cooperative Extension in Leesport. – Photo by Jennifer Hetrick View and purchase photos

EMMAUS, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Rodale Inc. today announced that Jeff Tkach has been promoted to Publisher, Organic Gardening, effective immediately. In his new role, Tkach will lead print and digital advertising sales and marketing efforts across the brand. He will report directly to Chris Lambiase, SVP, Group Publishing. Tkach’s appointment kicks off Organic Gardening’s 70th anniversary

GIA announces the release of a comprehensive global report on Gardening Products Industry. Austerity measures that became prevalent during the recent recession, combined with aging population and high global concern with respect to environment are driving the global market for gardening products. Other factors fueling growth include increasing importance of gardening as a recreational activity,

One day I asked my husband how come he knew so much. “Because I’ve made more mistakes than other people,” he replied. Over the years that remark has stuck with me especially at times when I am pondering my contribution to some disaster and find myself muttering “I’ll never do that again!” With that in