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Greetings from gardeners

Pierce County Herald - Ellsworth,WI,USA
A new “Community Garden” has been developed on a triangular piece of village property between the Hwy. 10-63 west hill and Old West Main Street at Ellsworth’s west entrance.
Greetings from gardeners

Budget bird feeding

Minneapolis Star Tribune - Minneapolis,MN,USA
The economy has slowed down; gas and grocery prices are up. We’re all looking for ways to save a buck. Here’s how back-yard bird watchers can attract birds without breaking the bank.
Budget bird feeding

Garden guerrillas foment beauty

MLive.com - MI,USA
I recently read of the garden-guerrilla movement budding in California and fell in love with the idea.
Now we won’t be naming any guerrilla-garden projects here, because that goes against the underground…
Garden guerrillas foment beauty

Residents turn to gardens as food prices rise

Chicago Tribune - United States
A growing number of Indiana residents are dusting off their spades — and their green thumbs — to fight high food prices by planting vegetable gardens.
Residents turn to gardens as food prices rise

Princess provides inspiration to organic vegetable growers

Bangkok Post - Thailand
Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn has inspired residents in this northern province to raise organic vegetables in their backyards.
Princess provides inspiration to organic vegetable growers

Guerilla gardeners give back

UT The Daily Texan - Austin,TX,USA
Temporarily bound to crutches after a tragic kickball accident, Patrick Sullivan hobbles through the park at around 9 a.m. hoping that this morning he can finish watering his illegal gardens before it gets too hot.
Guerilla gardeners give back

Ten sumptuous Summer garden events

Times Online - UK
This is the time to be out all day and all night, revelling in the under- and overgrowth of gardens at their peak. Whether you are planning a sun-baked picnic with Pimms in hand or a balmy evening with the scent of roses and stocks stoking up the sensual fires, you just […]

New UD garden designed to attract butterflies and moths

University of Delaware - Newark,DE,USA
This fall, the University of Delaware Botanic Gardens (UDBG) will complete its new lepidoptera garden, which is designed to attract butterflies, moths and their larvae.
New UD garden designed to attract butterflies and moths

Gardening: There is still time to grow your own vegetables

Telegraph.co.uk - United Kingdom
If you feel that you have missed the boat this year, or do not have the energy, equipment or expertise to raise plants from seed, do not despair, says Elspeth Thompson.

Gardening: There is still time to grow your own vegetables

Trends in gardening on the Prairies

Maple Creek News-Times - Maple Creek,SK,Canada
Trends in gardening and landscaping change from year to year. Maple Creek’s greenhouses keep track of what’s in style and discussed the purchasing habits they’ve witnessed this year with newcomers and long-time residents.
Trends in gardening on the Prairies