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Comment on LAWN CHAIR GARDENER by Gwendolyn Bounds

Gwendolyn Bounds — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:58:24 +0000

Hi –thanks for pointing your readers to our story in WSJ about “lawn-chair” gardening.

Comment on PUBLIC GARDENS AND HEALING by caliramsey

caliramsey — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 18:11:15 +0000

I found this post to be incredibly interesting. I work at a South Florida assisted living facility, and now I see how important our gardens and outdoor spaces can be. Thank you for this wonderful insight!

Comment on FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD by designforgenerations

designforgenerations — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 21:53:06 +0000

Jeff is on the mark. Our fellow gardeners across the ‘pond’ have created a fantastic teaching garden to help educate and encourage people to start growing their own fresh produce. The British are very much into gardening and there is a lot to see and enjoy. This includes the historical component of many of the garden throughout Great Britain. One example in the heart of London is the Cloister Garden at Westminster Cathedral. The garden dates back over 1,000 years and is a fine example of a true ‘healing garden’.

Comment on FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD by Jeffrey Anderzhon

Jeffrey Anderzhon — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 15:35:06 +0000

Had the opportunity to visit this community garden also and was amazed at the interest shown by Londoners just out to enjoy the park. There’s a little restaurant just south of these gardens called Inn the Park that has great food, some of which actually comes from this garden. Following our London experience we went on to Bath where it seems that every single square inch of available space is dedicated to ‘allotments’ where vegetable and flower gardens flourish. It’s a great system that produces good food and decreases pollution.

Comment on “PLANT A ROW” by Marcus

Marcus — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 04:34:12 +0000

With the urbanization of the United States, more and more people are missing out on the joy of having your own garden. It can be tough work at times, but it is rewarding when all of the fresh vegetables hit the table. Dont know what I would do without it.

Comment on NATIVE PLANTS by Raquel Weber

Raquel Weber — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 18:39:54 +0000

I can’t agree more! Educating gardeners and homeowners about the benefits of incorporating native plants into their landscaping is a great service to your community.
I am a professional gardener myself and I like to blend natives which enhance your animal ecosystem with more ornamental annuals to provide season long bloom. As the natives can sometimes be somewhat of a waiting game for exciting color.