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A look at some of the gardening trends for this season

More gardeners are turning to containers to raise flowers, herbs and vegetables.

    Volunteers dedicated to maintaining gardens at the Reading Public Museum

    They are the heart and soul of caring for some 25 acres.

     

    Look ma, no soil!

    Gardening with air, water, fish fertilizer.

     

    It's time to dream up an herb garden

    Susan Hess of Elverson presents advice on planning, planting and growing one.

     

    Poly tunnels an alternative to greenhouses

    They can help gardeners extend their growing season.

     

    Understanding how to manage animal manure

    It's important to apply it properly.

     

    Restore your old apple tree to its former glory

    Corrective pruning is called "renovation."

     

    Ignore those rumors about mulch starving your plants

    In most scenarios, there's nothing to worry about.

     

    Gardeners waiting for warmer days

    There are steps you can take now to get ready for planting and growing.

     

    Master Gardeners to offer spring gardening series

    Classes will be held four Monday evenings in April at the Berks Ag Center.

     

    Tips for keeping houseplants alive

    First, there has to be light.

     

    Four tips for growing vegetable seeds indoors

    It's important to have a clean environment.

     

    Many artists have drawn inspiration, drive from nature

    Their creativity is better from time spent in a garden.

     

    Gardeners discuss surviving winter

    Take a look at what inspires them to stay motivated for the upcoming growing season.

     

    Home Gardeners' School to be held at Penn State Berks

    The featured speaker will be Dr. Douglas Tallamy, professor of entomology and wildlife ecology at the University of Delaware.

     

    Papyrus relative looks good

    And it makes paper, too.

     

    Fairy gardens let you create a little bit of magic

    Anyone can make whimsical miniature fairy gardens just by using their imagination.

     

    Gardeners can help Monarch butterflies

    It's within your power to make a difference.

     

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