GARDENING: For a successful garden, plan ahead (Lancaster Online)

GARDENERS DEAL WITH an interesting dichotomy. First, we undoubtedly possess some appreciation and respect for deferred rewards; otherwise, we wouldn't be gardening. On the other hand, we manage to exhibit several behaviors that provide an outlet for that all-important instant gratification....

East Coast Garden Center to offer free gardening classes (Cape Gazette)

East Coast Garden Center will offer free gardening classes from September through December. Participants must register for classes either at the center or by calling 302-945-3489. A question and answer period follows each class.

Gardening Anywhere, Tools and Ideas for Smaller Spaces (Palatka Daily News)

(ARA) - Whether it's five stories up in an apartment building or in a tiny backyard, it's possible to grow greenery. As long as there is access to water and sunshine, people with the desire to add a little plant life to their living space can break out the watering can and create a green space.

Gardening lessons from the past worth repeating today (The Gleaner)

My crew and I were in historic Williamsburg, Va., for the taping of three episodes of "GardenSMART." In one particular show, our purpose was to feature gardens and gardening practices from the 1700s. To the casual observer, the look of those historic gardens may have appeared very similar to what we see today. But gardening was quite different back then, and it didn't take long to learn just how ...

Ask the gardening expert (The Columbian)

My fuchsia basket has stopped blooming. It looks OK, but has no flowers. Is that normal for August? A fuchsia basket should be in full glory this time of year, with hundreds of flowers and dozens of branches, but it needs extra care and watering.