Archive for April 2008

Anderson enjoying life on the farm - Baton Rouge Advocate

JACKSON – Mention Mike Anderson, and most Louisianians recall his stellar football career at LSU or his popular seafood restaurants. Not well known is Anderson’s enthusiasm for gardening. “Farming is in my blood,” he said. “My father …

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Garden Products - Chicago Tribune

West Palm Beach: Four-class series offered on Florida landscaping The Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension Service is offering a four-class series on landscaping for a Florida home. The program, called Florida-Friendly Landscape Design, is aimed …

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As food prices rise, community gardens grow in popularity - North County Times

Photo by J. Kat Woronowicz/For the North County Times Gerard Dutaut (CQ) of Escondido holds a bounty of vegitables he harvested from his garden Friday evening at the Escondido Community Garden on Centre City Pkwy and Decator. Even if you walk to work …

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Garden of the Week: Constant colors in Washington Park - Rocky Mountain News

* What: Remodeled Washington Park home, garden winner of the Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado Excellence in Landscape Award. To see more award-winning projects, go to www.alcc.com . * Designer/contractor: Lisa Lane with Distinctive …

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Vines take your gardening to new heights - Rocky Mountain News

Looking to find privacy in the yard, but can’t wait until those trees finally gain some height? For creating a sense of suburban seclusion or achieving Zen in the urban jungle, set your sights high and think vines. These weaving wonders add dimension …

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Home and Garden - Charlotte.com

Betty and LaMond Verner moved to their patio home at Bella Sera in Matthews three years ago, from a larger house in nearby Mint Hill. The Verners, who are retired, are typical “active adult” buyers, or those 55 and older. And they’re part of a …

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Lavender, rosemary shrubs thrive on hills - San Francisco Gate

Q: I will be planting lavender and rosemary on a hill in a few weeks and I am wondering if they will do well in that kind of environment. The hill has good soil and there is good sunlight. A: Lavender, rosemary, oregano, and marjoram are all native …

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Home & Garden Videos: This week, prepping gardens for spring - Times Reporter

Ruth S. Foster discusses how to prep for bulb flowers. Keep it clean. Stay on topic. Be honest and accurate. No personal attacks. Don’t bash anyone based on their race, creed, heritage, or orientation. Don’t say anything here you wouldn’t say in …

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Home & Garden Videos: This week, prepping gardens for spring - Holland Sentinel

Ruth S. Foster discusses how to prep for bulb flowers. Keep it clean. Stay on topic. Be honest and accurate. No personal attacks. Don’t bash anyone based on their race, creed, heritage, or orientation. Don’t say anything here you wouldn’t say in …

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