Gardening

Win an Edible Flowers-Garden Lovers Giveaway

January 3, 2013
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Happy New Year!  Before you know it, spring will be here and you’ll be able to garden outdoors again. In celebration of this new beginning, Seasonal Wisdom has teamed up with Peaceful Valley/GrowOrganic.com for a fun gardening giveaway to get you off to a great start! Why not grow edible flowers this year, along with fruit and […]

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Five Expert Gift Ideas to Get Kids Gardening

December 7, 2012
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This holiday season, why not give presents and experiences that will encourage kids to spend more time gardening next year? For help, Seasonal Wisdom turned to five leading parenting and gardening book authors and bloggers for gift-giving ideas for nature-deficient kids. What they recommend might surprise you … Their ideas aren’t expensive or fancy, but […]

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The Kids Gardening Giveaway

December 4, 2012
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Getting children into the garden is a big goal for many parents and educators. That’s why Seasonal Wisdom is delighted to host this Kids Gardening Giveaway with aHaModernLiving.  These three great prizes make wonderful holiday gifts – and each will inspire the young children in your life to turn off the television and video games, […]

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December Home and Garden Resources

December 1, 2012
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The month of December is a bit of a paradox. On the one hand, the month has the shortest, darkest days of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. On the other, this time is a wildly optimistic month when people surround themselves with bright lights, aromatic evergreens and festive activities. However you decide to celebrate […]

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The High Line Takes Root in New York City

November 19, 2012
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On an historic freight rail line elevated above the streets of Manhattan’s West Side is the High Line — a lush urban garden, filled with trees, flowering shrubs, native plants and grasses. A  natural oasis in a cement jungle, the High Line extends nearly 1  1/2 miles over the crowded city streets. This groundbreaking urban […]

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Recipe for Martha Washington’s Great Cake

November 12, 2012
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Today’s famous foodies and stylish hostesses could learn a lot from Martha Washington. In the early days of the United States, George Washington’s wife was renowned for her hospitality and cooking. As the first First Lady, she entertained thousands of guests at Mount Vernon and helped establish the young nation’s culinary tastes. Travel back to 18th-century Virginia as […]

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A Tour of Idaho Bird Observatory

November 7, 2012
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When it comes to observing raptors, such as this gorgeous Cooper’s Hawk, there are few places in the western United States better than the Idaho Bird Observatory (IBO), now known as the Intermountain Bird Observatory. This non-profit research unit of Boise State University is world-renowned for the diversity of raptors and songbirds that migrate through […]

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Preview New Proven Winners Plants

October 9, 2012
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This summer, Seasonal Wisdom had the chance to preview several exciting Proven Winners® introductions, including this striking  ‘Cheyenne Sky’ Panicum virgatum ornamental grass in front of bright orange mums. This attractive switch grass was introduced by Proven Winners in 2012. But several of these new plants will arrive at your local independent garden center in Spring 2013. […]

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Fighting Weeds in Fall

September 26, 2012
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Contributor: In early autumn — before the leaves begin to fall — is a great time for fighting weeds. That’s why Seasonal Wisdom is pleased to present these tips from Robin Haglund, an award-winning landscape designer and garden coach in Seattle, who owns Garden Mentors. This well-known expert has great tips for controlling weeds now — […]

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Earth-Friendly Ways to Deal with Garden Pests

September 18, 2012
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It’s only natural to discover insects and animals of all types in a healthy garden. For instance, bees are very important pollinators who deserve the welcome mat to your flowers and plants. This particular one is enjoying my garden poppies, as you can see. But what about those annoying pests like deer, flies and yellowjackets? How […]

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