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Valentine's Day Themed Veggie Garden - Instead of the same old dead flowers, why not consider a gift that’s unique, shows her you care, and will last for years and years? A mini-garden in your back yard is the ultimate gift that shows you care. Don Rosenberg discusses how to plant an Organic Veggie Garden, but one with a twist!


Basil - Basil is easy to grow, and indeed a container of it should be a fixture in every kitchen or garden.  Not only does the sweet herb taste great in many dishes, have beneficial health benefits but it also purifies the air and protects against troublesome flies and mosquitoes which shun its scent. Doreen Pollack 'The Garden Goddess' discusses Basil!

Designing a Home Office - Regardless of whether you full or part time from home, it’s important to create a space that is both productive and comfortable. Interior designer Corena Lea Kessel, shares some ideas on creating a work space that encourages you to produce with a positive attitude, no matter what it is you do!

Garden-ology - As spring gets closer, it's time to bone up on some of those gardening terms. Take the Gardenology challenge and see how many space invaders you can shoot down. The more you shoot, the more questions you get to answer. There are fifteen common gardening terms, just read the clue and unscramble the letters to make your answers.

 

Urban & Suburban Ecoliteracy Workshop - Becoming ecoliterate is getting at the root of changing yourself and society with the intent and objective of leaving this Earth in better stead environmentally than the way we all found it. Led by Wendy Talaro & Steve Hernandez, on Feb. 20 in Pacoima, CA; you will learn the 10 common garden and landscape myths and misconceptions that often lead to expensive errors, landscape and garden project management, and more!

February Gardening Tips - February is the perfect time to prepare your soil for spring planting and to prune shrubs and trees. Even though the weather may be warming in some areas, don't forget the possibility of a sudden freeze, so continue to protect your plants. From flower and vegetable beds, to roses and lawns, Rich Sherman, Horticulturist at Myrtle Creek Nursery, shares his February Gardening Tips.

DIY Storage Solutions - Russ Hemmis & Marcus Hunt, HGTV Carpenters & TV Hosts were featured guests on Big Blend Radio's 'Garden Gossip' home & garden show, where they shared their Tips & Tricks for DIY Storage Solutions. Listen to their Interview!

Why Plant a Fruit Tree - February Gardening Tip - There are a lot of advantages to growing your own fruit. When you buy fruit from the store, you don’t know if it has been treated with pesticides, ripened with gas, waxed or artificially colored.

 

Grow Your Own - Harvest for Dinner! - If you are into teas, herbs or even spicing up your home with potpourri's, it is simple and economical to grow your own.

Budget Friendly Bathroom Makeover Tips - One of the most highly visited rooms in your house is the bathroom, yet it is often left plain and clinical looking. The benefits of a beautiful bathroom do not have to cost a lot. Here are some tips for upgrading your bathroom on a budget.
 

Instant Change On A Budget - Paint, Brush and Color! From color selection to prep, to finished product--it's all here! By far the easiest and most economical way to make a big change in a room, is to get out the rollers and paint. A great paint job takes a little prep time, but there is nothing difficult about it.

CowPots - Get your plants off to a quick and healthy start with all natural CowPots, a new manure-fiber based growing pot made from – you guessed it – composted cow manure from a family farm in Connecticut. The 100% biodegradable pots are planted directly in the ground and bypass the need to remove your seedlings from plastic pots.


Protect Plants from Sudden Frost or Freeze - Botanists have developed a ground-breaking spray that helps a plant survive hard frost and sudden freeze, extending the growing season by at least a month for most growers and gardeners. This non-toxic spray, called FreezePruf™, from the Liquid Fence® Company, improves a plant’s freeze tolerance up to 9.4° Fahrenheit, depending on the species.