Posts Tagged ‘gardening’

The Fong’s vs. The Slugs

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010 by Kaleena & Matt Fong

For the last two years we have planted a garden. We have learned what it is like to nurture seedlings in to full grown plants. We have stood along the fence night after night surveying our crops. We have harvested baskets and baskets of tomatoes, zucchinis and cucumbers. We had not until this year experienced gardening as a full contact sport.

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Master Gardener program helps you understand “green”

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010 by Don Siffring

It’s that time again to begin thinking Spring. I just completed my application to be a MASTER GARDENER for the University of NE Extension in Adams County for 2010. This will be my 6th year in the program which includes both a commitment to my education and to volunteerism.

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Green and Growing – Become a Houseplant Scientist

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010 by Don Siffring

Houseplants have their own special way of demanding attention. Each plant has a unique culture of its own. I challenge anyone to take the time to learn the basics of houseplants.

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A Community of Gardeners

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009 by Jack Sandeen

A little over two years ago, about one dozen avid gardeners began creating a space to grow vegetables and flowers for themselves and friends on garden plots that each measured about three hundred square feet. Once in a while, gardening is less fun and more work, but always rewarding.

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