Red and white annuals for full sun

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Posted on : 22-04-2009 | By : Admin

What red- or white-flowering annuals can I plant in front of my home that stand a lot of sun during the summer months? — Barbara Neill, East Meadow

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Earth Day 2009 — Wednesday, April 22

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Posted on : 21-04-2009 | By : Admin

Chief Iron Eyes Cody in the famed 1972 Keep America Beautiful television public service announcement Read the rest of this entry »

Tomato Challenge contestant already strategizing

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Posted on : 20-04-2009 | By : Admin

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Ouch! Ouch! No more Ticks, Mosquitoes or Flies!

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Posted on : 19-04-2009 | By : Admin

With warmer weather comes barbeques, baseball and bugs. Those pesty insects that can ruin your time outside. Heres an all natural product that will repell insects without the offense odor. Yard Net creates a barrier between your outdoor space and the bugs. Since its made from botanical oils its safe for your family and pets. Check out Yard Net to put a barrier around your party or play area, or Liquid Net and Liquid Net for Pets - all natural and smells fresh. Read the rest of this entry »

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Posted on : 18-04-2009 | By : Admin


Macy’s latest window display is called “Dream in Color.” It’s an homage to Spring and living in harmony with nature.

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Community Gardening with a purpose

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Posted on : 17-04-2009 | By : Admin


Gardening is a community event at a local park here in Delaware County, PA. The folks over at Rose Tree Park have dedicated more than 130 individual plots of land to anyone who wants to get into gardening. But, the great thing about this is some gardens are set aside to benefit those in the community. The collective garden group has raised three hundred pounds of donations. The cool thing is when you drive by the plots of land you get a real lesson in gardening since every one brings a different “green thumb” style. Visit Rose Tree’s Website. You can also catch a music concert this summer within a stone’s throw of the gardens. Read the rest of this entry »

Who Cares About Hardening Off Plants?

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Posted on : 17-04-2009 | By : Admin

The answer to the question of who cares about hardening off plants should be: YOU. It is crucial that you understand this process before planting seedlings into the soil outdoors or before returning plants kept indoors during thecool weatherback into the outdoor beds or pots on thepatio or door steps.

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Great Neck is looking for volunteers to plant this Sunday

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Posted on : 17-04-2009 | By : Admin

The Village of Great Neck and the Great Neck Park District is asking volunteers to help plant new shrubs and plants at 1 p.m. this Sunday in the Park District’s Village Green Childrens PlayGarden.

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little sprouts sprout at terrain

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Posted on : 16-04-2009 | By : Admin

Tim Long from NBC The 10 Show gets his hands dirty with the budding gardeners in the terrain sprouts program. Thanks to all our junior executives for participating! View it here. This class decorates Mini-orchids from Costa Farms. They are available all over the country for under $15. For a schedule of all the terrain special events, visit terrain at Styers. Read the rest of this entry »

Stop bunnies and rabbits-cold!

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Posted on : 15-04-2009 | By : Admin

Got extreme rabbit problems? Keep persistent bunnies out of the garden with new Liquid Fence Dual Action Rabbit Repellent. This 100% all-natural guaranteed formula works on scent and taste, is easy-to-use and safe for humans, pets and vegetation. Dries odorless. Long-lasting & rain-resistent. To learn more, visit www.liquidfence.com. Read the rest of this entry »