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2016 GRANT RECIPIENT: Lee College’s Horticulture Program at O. B. Ellis Unit, Huntsville, Texas

Garden Grant RecipientsFebruary 17, 2017joan

First place vote-recipient and winner of a $3,000 grant In 1977, Lee College established an educational/vocational Horticulture Program at the O.B. Ellis Unit correctional facility. This program offers an A.A.S. degree in Horticulture as well as certificates in Horticulture and Landscape Management. Students have additional opportunities through the Texas A&M Master Gardener’s Program. Located within…

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Basics for Creating a Pollinator-Friendly Garden

Backyard Habitat, Planning and Design, Pollinator GardeningFebruary 17, 2017shari

Every year, one week in June is designated as National Pollinator Week. In an effort to perpetuate a great cause, the National Garden Bureau is following up that event with some specific tips on how to plant a pollinator-friendly garden. Pollinators can include bees, hummingbirds, butterflies, bats, and beetles. Since the first three are the…

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2016 GRANT RECIPIENT: Vogel Alcove – Early Childhood Education Program, Dallas, Texas

Garden Grant RecipientsFebruary 17, 2017joan

Second place vote-recipient and winner of a $1,000 grant Vogel Alcove offers access to a therapeutic early childhood learning program to young children (216 served to date) affected by homelessness. The program addresses the developmental needs of children with social-emotional, cognitive and physical development. Located in Dallas, Vogel Alcove is a leader in the field…

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Selecting a Container for Container Gardening

Container Gardening, Planning and DesignFebruary 16, 2017shari

Container gardening offers many advantages that can be overlooked: containers can be less work because they can be placed closer to a water source; they offer a smaller soil area to have to weed; they can be placed at a height that can minimize bending for watering and tending; movable containers can “follow the sun”…

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2016 GRANT RECIPIENT: The Alice and Herbert Sachs Therapeutic Conservatory and Garden, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania

Garden Grant RecipientsFebruary 16, 2017joan

Third place vote-recipient and winner of a $1,000 grant The Alice and Herbert Sachs Therapeutic Conservatory and Garden is a dedicated space for MossRehab’s clinical horticultural therapy program. It offers patients recovering from traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, amputation and other complex conditions a beautiful oasis while also offering them an opportunity to…

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2015 GRANT RECIPIENT: The Riverwood Conservancy Enabling Garden, Mississauga, Ontario

Garden Grant RecipientsFebruary 15, 2017joan

First place vote-recipient and winner of the $5,000 grant The Riverwood Conservancy’s Enabling Garden is the only therapeutic garden in the Greater Toronto area helping children and adults overcome physical, cognitive and emotional difficulties. The programs build confidence, self-esteem, strength and mobility and inspire a deeper connection to nature through hands-on activities. The Enabling Garden…

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Ten Cool Season Vegetables

Planting, Planting Tips, Seeds and Seed Starting, VegetablesFebruary 15, 2017shari

A wide variety of vegetables lends themselves to early spring planting because they do well or are tolerant of cooler weather. Because weather varies so much — areas can experience an “early” or “late” spring — it is unwise to put an exact starting date on when to sow. A rule of thumb is when…

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2015 GRANT RECIPIENT: Cape Fear Botanical Garden, Fayetteville, North Carolina

Garden Grant RecipientsFebruary 14, 2017joan

Second place vote-recipient and winner of the $3,000 grant This therapeutic garden focuses on outreach to the area’s military population through programs that offer the opportunity to learn new skills, promote healthy living through home gardening, and encourage interaction with peers and community during the transition to a civilian lifestyle. Cape Fear Botanical Garden is…

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Water-Wise Gardening

Plant Care, Plant Care & MaintenanceFebruary 14, 2017shari

Landscape watering is one of the biggest uses of water for the average homeowner. However, it is possible to dramatically reduce your water consumption, lower your water bill and still have a beautiful, productive garden. Just follow these eight steps: Add organic matter to your soil. Soil is essentially a collection of mineral particles of…

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2015 GRANT RECIPIENT: Green Chimneys Children’s Garden, Brewster, New York

Garden Grant RecipientsFebruary 13, 2017joan

Third place vote-recipient and winner of the $2,000 grant Green Chimneys is an internationally recognized garden offering an effective solution for healing and improving the lives of children struggling with a variety of social, emotional and behavioral challenges through nature-based therapies. The garden serves more than 210 children monthly, while also serving an additional 150…

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