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All the latest news, hints, tips and advice from our experts

How to turn $100 into $1,000

Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts have been told that they can use their green space to their advantage by starting a vegetable plot. Philly.com reported that the Department of Agriculture has said that growers can harvest $1,000 worth of food from an investment of just $100. It is therefore no surprise that seed sales at Burpee […]

Get kids into the garden and greenhouse

Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts have been given a number of tips on how to get kids interested in horticulture. Wicked Local published expert Karen Gentry‘s advice on encouraging children to get their hands dirty and develop their green fingers. She suggested that allowing youngsters to choose what they grow will keep them focussed and motivated […]

Garden and greenhouse apps for smartphones

Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts can increase their knowledge through the use of technology, with a number of applications now available on smartphones. The Mother Nature Network has drawn readers‘ attention to five of the best, which it believes should help growers improve their green spaces. The iGrowIt application is great for giving gardeners an idea […]

Media firm partners with garden expert

A media company has announced a partnership with a prominent garden and greenhouse expert that will give horticulture enthusiasts tips throughout the growing season. Bradford Media Group (BMG) chose the 40th anniversary of Earth Day to reveal that it has teamed up with William Moss. The expert will share his garden and greenhouse knowledge with […]

Saving cash in the garden and greenhouse

Garden and greenhouse fans have been given some advice on saving cash when carrying out their hobby. Author and National Gardening Association horticulture expert Charlie Nardozzi told the Morning Sun that using seeds, tools, pots and other items from last year can help save when kitting out the garden for the growing season. Having a […]

Horticulture firm celebrates Earth Day

Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts across the US may be celebrating Earth Day tomorrow (April 22nd) by indulging in some organic horticulture. The event is in its 40th year and horticultural supplier SaferBrand.com is marking it by offering tips on how to grow organic tomatoes. As well as advice on planting, the online resource contains a […]

New resource for garden and greenhouse growing

Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts have a new resource for picking up tips to use in their green space. According to News OK, How to Grow Practically Everything from DK Publishing is a useful book to have for gardeners who wish to cheaply and easily upgrade their yard. The news provider drew attention to one section […]

New online resource for garden and greenhouse info

Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts are set to benefit from a new online resource featuring a range of horticulture tips. BayerAdvanced.com is a new website from Bayer CropScience and is aimed at providing information and tips for all levels of gardener. Head of marketing Chris Bremen explained that the firm is hoping to connect with growers […]

Garden tips to be broadcast on 48 stations

Garden and greenhouse enthusiasts across the US will be able to get a number of quick tips from TV throughout the year. It has been revealed that a total of 48 network television stations will broadcast Melinda‘s Garden moments during 2010. Presented by horticulture expert Melinda Myers, the one-minute gardening features will be slotted in […]