All I Need is a Spade and Rake and … Manure, Mulch and Clippers
March 20, 2009
By Kelly Hellmuth
Happy spring! Now that we’re in the early days of a new season and our seeds are growing nicely in their little peat pots, it’s time to get outside and start preparing the gardens. Read more »
All I Need is a Spade and Rake and …
Seeds! Glorious Seeds!
February 24, 2009
By Kelly Hellmuth
Mother Nature has recently given us a little spring appetizer in the form of a few warm and breezy days, but I know how cruel she can be. Winter will return to finish out her term; she always does. So what’s a gardener to do? Read more »
The Mossy Greensward
Lawns don't have to be grassy
December 18, 2008
By Betty Mackey
Reprinted with permission of The Hunt Magazine
Shade, deep shade, surrounds my house. It is pointless to battle this situation and try to grow a traditional sun-loving bluegrass lawn here under ancient oak trees. So instead of fretting about wild moss invading the lawn’s grass, long ago I decided to remove the grass (I buzzed it all away with a weed whacker) and enjoy and encourage the moss in all its natural glory. There’s no mowing, no fertilizer, and no pesticides—simply a velvety blanket of green which made its own way into my once-patchy lawn. Read more »
Great Green Web
Top Sites For Gardeners
April 15, 2008
By Jen Gaffney
Image created by Samantha Carol Smith
With spring nearly upon us, you may be planning to pull out your gardening toolbox and get to work on your outdoor space, whether it’s a spacious yard or a flowerbox on your windowsill.
Don’t neglect the gardening tools to be found on the Internet. Fantastic information is available for gardeners of all ages and skill levels. If you need advice about gardening in a particular climate, are interested in learning about exotic plants or are simply trying to find a local gardening club or online gardening friends, there’s a site to suit your needs.
Fresh Picks for Spring
Brighten Your Mood Naturally
March 18, 2008
By Patricia Granata
Photography by Bryan Burris
Mother Nature has treated us to some warm days this winter, but we’ve still had our fair share of snow, ice and cold. Enough! To satiate our craving for spring, we searched a few of our favorite Baltimore spots for bright items guaranteed to get you reaching for the seed catalogue. Even if you don’t garden, these gems will put you in a springtime mood. Read more »
Planting a Seed
Sandtown Students Learn To Grow
March 7, 2008
By Holly Selby
Photography by Bryan Burris
Beneath the red bud trees, Tori Brooks is digging a hole. At least she is trying. A recent drought has made the earth dusty and brick-hard.
A Major League Lawn
Nicole Sherry Gives Camden Yards The Spa Treatment
March 1, 2008
By Jess Blumberg
Photography by Bryan Burris
Nicole Sherry may not have any grass at her downtown home, but it’s safe to say she maintains the biggest lawn in Baltimore.
