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Soil is the foundation of your garden

We all dream of it: A breathtaking, lush, verdant garden that nourishes our souls and makes us the envy of the neighborhood. And to make that dream come true, our first thoughts tend to focus on plants. But the garden is a structure, and like any structure, it requires a good foundation. ...

Nobody said vegetable gardens must be in the backyard

If you've dreamed of growing a vegetable garden but your backyard is too shady, is paved or is simply too small, consider the front yard. Planned properly, it will not only provide a nice harvest but might even bring new friends to your gate. Such gardens were commonplace a few generations ...

Cut through seed-packet jargon and confidently plant indoors

Planting seeds sounds straightforward and, frankly, it should be: Buy a seed, plant it, add water and watch it grow. But one look at the back of a jargon-filled seed packet can have you spewing expletive-filled rants to no one in particular. Fear not. With this handy glossary at your side, ...

Gardening season: Tips for getting the most out of your seeds

Kurtis Lowe is a bit “green” when it comes to having a green thumb, but heĢƵ trying his hand at gardening for the first time this year. Lowe, of Dunlevy, and his wife attended their second Seed to Supper class in Charleroi this past week with a goal of starting a home garden. Lowe said ...

Get gardening: Local experts offer tips for success

Whether you have a green thumb or are just plain green when it comes to growing plants, there are ways to improve your gardening skills. Margaret Sams is a master gardener with Penn State Extension in Washington County, as well as a soil scientist. She said anyone looking to create a garden ...