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2nd Annual Love Your Park Week Offers Plethora Of Events For All

Saturday marks the last day for festivities at the 2nd Annual Love Your Park Week, but there are still plenty of activities going on at more than 25 parks.

2013/05/18

Tips for Preparing Your Vegetable Garden This Summer

Are you considering growing your own vegetables to save money and eat healthier? Growing a garden takes some advanced planning, as well as a great deal of time, patience and effort. Utilize these 10 helpful tips to prepare your garden and make it flourish.

2013/05/13

(File photo. Credit: Pennsylvania Horticultural Society)

Be Temperate About Starting Your Garden Now, Horticulture Expert Advises

Sally McCabe, project manager for the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s “Garden Tenders” program, says gardeners can begin putting in their cool season crops now.

2013/04/11

Composting 101: How To Avoid Gnats & Rats

Despite its green reputation, is composting more costly than it’s worth?

2013/04/03

Health: Flower Power

3 On Your Side Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl has more on the benefits of flowers, and how they’re actually helping local patients get better.

2013/03/04

10 Tips To Winterize Your Lawn And Garden

Autumn days may be full of falling leaves and crisp weather, but it is also a time to prep your lawn for winter.

2012/11/01

Volunteers Wanted For Gardening At Ambler Arboretum

On Tuesdays from 9:00 to Noon, gardeners at every level of experience – including none – are welcome to come learn about Ambler Arboretum’s collection, as you join with other volunteers to help take care of the plants.

2012/09/25

Local Expert Says It Is Never To Dry To Start Planting Your Garden

Spring has sprung early – we know that – but it’s also been very dry. So what does that mean for those digging in their garden?

2012/04/08

Sprouting An Indoor Vegetable Garden In Philadelphia

Follow these tips and resources so your family can have freshly grown vegetables at home.

2012/04/04

Miniature Gardening

Learn how to make your own miniature garden with Giverny Gardens.

2012/03/27

Preparing For Spring Planting? Consider Extending Your Growing Season

With seed catalogues arriving in area mailboxes, gardeners are starting to think about planting season. An Ottsville, Bucks County expert gardener says this might also be a time to think about extending your growing season.

2012/02/27

Spring Cleaning That Can Be Done Now

This is a good time to get your dirty old pots ready for spring.

2012/01/23

Burn Off That Turkey With A Little Yardwork

What you DO over Thanksgiving, besides eat, will help you to burn off all the extra calories you consume.

2011/11/22

As Delaware Valley Lawns Turn Brown, Expert Suggests A Watering Pause

Remember green grass? As this hot, dry summer drags on, your lawn and gardens are wilting.

2011/07/19

Snow accumulation on trees can cause damage. (credit: Mike Dougherty)

Trees And Shrubs Take A Beating From Winter Weather

Trees and shrubs have already taken a beating from Old Man Winter this season and now we are getting another mix of snow, sleet and rain on top of what is already there.

2011/02/01