Tag Archives: gardening

How I Pinch a Penny: How to separate basil sprouts

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Sarah Mock

Look for multiple sprouts in your basil pot to maximize your investment.

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Container Garden Chronicles: Beginning anew

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Sarah Chain

Sarah Chain begins her container garden adventures by purchasing and planting her six plants in May 2013.

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Learn to make the most of your tiniest green spaces

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Beth Vrabel

Even if your outdoor space is just a concrete balcony, it can be a lush, welcoming garden with a little planning.

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Video: Create DIY garden markers

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Sarah Chain

Sarah Chain shows two ideas for do-it-yourself garden markers made from utensils, corks, skewers and chalkboard paint in this May 12, 2013, Smart tip video.

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Weed ’em and reap: Get the right tools for your garden

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Stephanie Giese

Whether you are looking to spruce up your landscaping or plant a vegetable garden with your kids, it’s easy for the first-time gardener to get overwhelmed.

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Catch up with Smart this weekend

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Sarah Chain

Catch up with posts from Smart magazine for the week of April 7, 2013.

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How I Pinch a Penny: Planting peas — easy peasy

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Sarah Mock

Soaking your peas will give them a jump start on germinating before you plant them.

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Create a decorative planter with leftover tile and a bucket

Posted on April 2, 2013 by April Trotter

Don’t pay for expensive garden containers when you can make your own to display pansies on your porch.

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Annual Pennsylvania Herb and Garden Festival set for April 12-13

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Sarah Chain

The 15th annual Pennsylvania Herb and Garden Show will run April 12-13, 2013, at the York Expo Center in York, Pa.

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PA Garden Show of York runs March 1-3

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Sarah Chain

The 2013 PA Garden Show of York runs March 1-3, 2013, at the York Expo Center in York, PA.

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