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Drought Resistent Annuals

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:09:45 GMT

Summer heat and drought is in full force once again. Learn what plants you can grow successfully in drought areas.

Growing Comfrey

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:06:19 GMT

I love growing comfrey. Not only is it pretty with it's large leaves and little white blooms in late spring/early summer, it's also a great green manure.

Wacked-out, weed eating lawn guy

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:04:08 GMT

Question: To our dismay, our lawn maintenance guy used a weed eater and mistakenly cut our loquats, dahlias, butterfly bushes, mums, double peonies, red

Harvesting Garlic

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 20:43:18 GMT

Question: Last fall I planted about 20 garlic bulbs. I think things are going well with the garlic. The leafy parts are about 2 to 3 feet high and each

Landscape Design Books Are Full of Ideas

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 20:29:45 GMT

Landscape design books are full of great tips and ideas to get you started on the garden of your dreams

Nashville Landscape Designers

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:49:32 GMT

Tips on how to pick great Nashville landscape designers.

Pruners, Loppers, and Shears Make Gardening Easier

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:47:16 GMT

Buy pruners, loppers, and shears online. Get reviews and discount pricing.

Outdoor Cooking Supplies

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:14:24 GMT

Buying great outdoor cooking supplies cheaply is easy online. Visit our online store for the best deals.

Buy Deck and Patio Supplies in Nashville or in Your Hometown

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 20:24:31 GMT

Buy deck and patio supplies in Nashville or anywhere from the comfort of your own home at discount prices at our online store.

Buying Organic Gardening Supplies in Nashville

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 18:48:14 GMT

Buying organic gardening supplies in Nashville at our online store is easy and convienient. No fighting the crowds or enduring the heat of the Mid South. Shop our online store now.

Time For Tomato Basil Soup!

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 16:19:26 GMT

Now that your basil is growing well with the heat of the summer, it's time to make some delicious tomato basil soup. Just follow these easy directions and your friends and family will love it.

Harvesting Yarrow

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 02:32:53 GMT

Learn how to harvest yarrow from your garden.

Deck and Patio Supplies Make Outdoor Living Easy

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:06:50 GMT

Having deck and patio supplies like comfortable chairs, durable tables and comfey hammock makes your outdoor living space an extension of your home. Find good/cheap products.

Herbs

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 17:31:00 GMT

Learn the history, culture, propagation, harvesting, and preservation of herbs

Rose Gardening Tips

Sat, 29 May 2010 01:50:11 GMT

Rose gardening tips for beginner gardeners.

Hellebore Pests

Tue, 18 May 2010 10:34:08 GMT

We planted some hellebores (Lenten rose) last year in our front yard and they are doing very well. We love them because they don't require much maintenance

E-Learning. Is it For You?

Thu, 13 May 2010 20:11:37 GMT

Learn how e-learning can leverage your time and money.

Garden Power Tools

Wed, 12 May 2010 20:43:05 GMT

Garden power tools that are lightweight and easy to use are in demand. WORKX garden tools fits the bill.

Hellebores- Pests and Diseases

Tue, 11 May 2010 19:06:52 GMT

Hellebores have very few pests and disease. They are easy plants to grow but do on occasion get special aphids called Macrosiphon hellebori.

Mid-South Region Questions and Answers

Tue, 11 May 2010 15:00:42 GMT

If you live in the Mid-South Region of the U.S. and parts of Japan, Korea, Viet Nam, China, Argentina, Mexico and New Zealand, this is the place to get your questions answered.

My Herb Gardening Story

Mon, 10 May 2010 19:45:07 GMT

I enjoy all types of tea and last year I grew some herbs on my terrace to brew tea as well as add flavor to other teas. I found mint to be a great compliment

My Herb Gardening Story

Mon, 10 May 2010 19:44:52 GMT

I enjoy all types of tea and last year I grew some herbs on my terrace to brew tea as well as add flavor to other teas. I found mint to be a great compliment

Rose Gardening Tips

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 17:11:01 GMT

Rose gardening tips and tricks for perfect roses.

National Public Gardens Day is May 7th, 2010

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 21:20:53 GMT

The second annual Public Gardens Day is coming up May 7th which is Mother's Day Week-end. Be sure and check out the botanical gardens in your own back yard or around the country! Follow the link below to see some of the outstanding gardens we have visited recently. Many of the public gardens like, Cheekwood Botanical Gardens and Museum, are having Mother's Day Specials that week-end as well as specials on yearly memberships for moms.

Cheekwood Botanical Gardens and Museum

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 18:20:43 GMT

Celebrate Mother's Day May 9th at Cheekwood Botanical Garden. See some videos by following the link.

Horticultural Therapy

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 21:44:22 GMT

Learn how horticultural therapy can help you.

Deer-Resistant Plants For Year Round Beauty

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 19:04:35 GMT

Learn which plants deer steer clear of in the Mid South and other areas of the U.S.

Moles In Your Garden?

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 19:50:23 GMT

Learn how using Molexit can save you from having a damaged garden. Don't spend another frustrating season with these pesky critters!

National Cherry Blossom Festival in DC

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 02:29:22 GMT

4/1/2010 The Cherry Blossom in DC is home to The National Cherry Blossom Festival (501(3)(c) non-profit). The festival is a two-week, annual event that

Garden Links

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 16:27:40 GMT

Here you will find useful garden links and resources that you can trust.

Submit Pictures of Your Spring Garden

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 16:12:59 GMT

Spring is here in Middle Tennessee in full force! Frogs are croaking and birds are making nest everywhere (even on the wreath at my front door!). We would love for you to tell us about your springtime garden here. Once submitted and approved, it will become it's own web page!

Basic Herb Gardening

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 02:41:06 GMT

Learn how easy basic herb gardening is. Herbs are easy to grow and good for your health.

American Impressionists in the Garden at Cheeckwood

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 20:31:13 GMT

Cheekwood Showcases the Impressionist Painters from spring 2010 to September 6th. Learn more about Cheekwood here.

Full Sun Perennials

Sun, 28 Mar 2010 03:16:23 GMT

Learn which perennials prefer full sun.

Easy Annuals For Cut Flowers

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 19:07:44 GMT

Zinnias, sunflowers and cosmos are just a few of the great annuals you can grow from seed.

Green Roof Installation by Greathouse Makes Franklin a

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 19:54:52 GMT

Greathouse Landscape Company's recent green roof installation at the Franklin Police Headquarters, just made Franklin, Tennessee a

Spring-Flowering Trees for the Mid South

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 19:29:35 GMT

Spring-flowering trees in the Mid South. Descriptions and Photos

Dwarf Fruit Trees

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:45:00 GMT

The next time you need to send a gift or want to treat yourself to something special, give one of these charming dwarf fruit trees for years of enjoyment.

Raised Bed Gardens

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 21:04:38 GMT

We now have lettuce and spinach coming up in the square foot garden on our deck!

Retired? Bored? Limited by Your Income?

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:38:52 GMT

Retired? Want to retire? Need something to do or a way to make some extra income? Learn how with Site Build It!

Growing Dill

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:20:46 GMT

Tips and advice on growing dill and harvesting

GrowVeg.com

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 19:10:48 GMT

GrowVeg.com has a fantastic interactive web tool that helps you plan your veggie garden at the click of a mouse.

Grasshopper Insect Control the Natural Way

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 20:25:33 GMT

Grasshopper insect control is easy to using integrated pest management systems.

Starting Seeds Inside

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:08:46 GMT

The 2010 Spring issue of Mother Earth News has great info about growing potatoes, organic pest control, how to enjoy fresh tomatoes all year round, and organic pest control. The following vegetables are not recommended for indoor seed storing:asparagus, carrots, corn, endive, Lima beans, parsnips, radishes, snap beans, spinach soybeans, Swiss chard and turnips. Herbs that are better started outdoors are cilantro, dill, and summer savory. Visit our website above to learn more about starting seeds inside.

Bulbs

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 02:45:33 GMT

Learn more about planting bulbs. Experiment with new varieties of daffodils.

Growing Culinary Herbs

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:16:19 GMT

Growing culinary herbs in your own garden is a great way to have fresh herbs that you can use fresh, dried, or frozen

Organic Vegetable Gardening - Garden Winter Salad

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 01:43:18 GMT

I never knew you could grow lettuce in the dead of winter, but apparently you can. Check out this blog post by Barbara Pleasant from my friends at www.growveg.com While you're at the site, take a look at the innovative online garden planning tool which allows you to create plans easily, get growing info, learn crop rotation, spacing, and even get a personalized planting chart. In our opinion, this makes garden planning lots of fun. The fact that you can even save your charts from year-to-year is an added bonus. By visiting their site and signing up for a free trial, you will be able to easily figure out how many seeds and plants you will need to purchase for your upcoming gardening season. After a month, if you like the program, you can sign up for a years subscription for only $25.00. Check out Barbara's blog now by clicking on the link below. I know you're going to love it as much as we have!

Square Foot Gardening

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 01:01:28 GMT

The original edition of Square Foot Gardening was the most popular gardening book in America ever, with more than one million copies sold! In this timely sequel to his original book, Mel reveals ten major improvements to the SFG system that make it even easier to get an abundant harvest of fresh and delicious, home-grown veggies.

Raised Flower Beds

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:39:09 GMT

If you enjoy gardening, you will eventually be faced with the task of making a new bed. Raised flower beds are great if you have drainage problems or very bad soil.

Growing Yarrow

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:34:15 GMT

In the twelfth-century, knights used to carry a pouch of fresh yarrow leaves with them as a first-aid kit. Today, in the twentieth century, gardeners love it as a decorative border around their garden. Learn how to grow and harvest yarrow with the link below.