http://justmygarden.com Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:10:22 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Grant Will Fund 1000 Community GardensYahoo! Contributors NetworkCommunity gardens growth in the US might grow exponentially during the next six years thanks to the new Grassroots Grant Program created by Scotts Miracle-Gro. The goal is to build 1000 community gardens by 2018, according to the Columbus Dispatch.and more » http://justmygarden.com/2012/02/06/grant-will-fund-1000-community-gardens-yahoo-contributors-network/ Winter Gardening Series in Leesport to start soonBoyertown Berk Montgomery NewspapersBy Jennifer Hetrick 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 ... http://justmygarden.com/2012/02/06/winter-gardening-series-in-leesport-to-start-soon-boyertown-berk-montgomery-newspapers/ Southern Gardening - Purple coneflowers are an easy garden choiceWDAM-TVPurple coneflowers are relatively easy to grow in our Mississippi gardens. They require little maintenance and will actually thrive on neglect. The best place to plant them is in raised beds or bermed areas with good soil drainage. http://justmygarden.com/2012/02/06/southern-gardening-purple-coneflowers-are-an-easy-garden-choice-wdam-tv/ Fruit tree tips for local gardenersThe TribuneDuring a recent seminar on fruit tree gardening at Kingwood Garden Center, Barton discussed the importance of quality rootstock. “A tree from a rootstock bought at a discount store may produce fruit in eight to 10 years, while a tree from a ... http://justmygarden.com/2012/02/06/fruit-tree-tips-for-local-gardeners-the-tribune/ Chicago TribuneThis gardener is going to seed (in a good way)Chicago TribuneLike many gardeners, I find the arrival of seed catalogs a welcome sight in what is normally a mailbox full of junk mail and bills. This is the best time of year to be dreaming about the bounty of ... http://justmygarden.com/2012/02/06/this-gardener-is-going-to-seed-in-a-good-way-chicago-tribune/ Care2.comGiving Gardens of LoveCare2.comAs Valentine's Day draws near, and with spring just a little over a month away, those of us who love gardening are being reminded of how much we love being among the flowers since all we are seeing are advertisements for bouquets, and receiving seed ...and more » http://justmygarden.com/2012/02/06/giving-gardens-of-love-care2-com/ Gardener: Focus on foliage | The RepublicThe RepublicBy JOE LAMP'L - Scripps Howard News Service We're all familiar with gardens designed around flowers. But a landscape with only flowers can really be lacking. Don't get me wrong. I'm crazy about flowers. But if I had only one small area to ... http://justmygarden.com/2012/02/06/gardener-focus-on-foliage-the-republic-the-republic/ Organic Gardening Gets New Publishermediabistro.comBy Chris O'Shea on February 6, 2012 12:55 PM Organic Gardening has promoted Jeff Tkach from Associate Publisher to Publisher. Tkach has been with Rodale since 2001, most recently serving as Organic Gardening's Associtate Publisher, starting in 2009.Rodale Inc. Promotes Jeff Tkach to Publisher, Organic GardeningMarketWatch ... http://justmygarden.com/2012/02/06/organic-gardening-gets-new-publisher-mediabistro-com/ Rodale Inc. Promotes Jeff Tkach to Publisher, Organic GardeningBusiness Wire (press release)(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.and more » http://justmygarden.com/2012/02/06/rodale-inc-promotes-jeff-tkach-to-publisher-organic-gardening-business-wire-press-release/ Southeast MissourianA gardener's hope springs from love of natureGreenville NewsBy Durant Ashmore (In recognition of the 10-year anniversary of Gardener's Guide, this column from July 12, 2006, is being reprinted.) I hope you will have time to spend in your garden this year. The feelings and emotions that landscape gardening ... http://justmygarden.com/2012/02/06/a-gardeners-hope-springs-from-love-of-nature-greenville-news/