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A community garden brings people of all ages and descriptions together. There is no "typical" community garden. Each community garden is as unique as each community...

An overview of the community garden (as termed in the USA) and allotment gardening (as termed in the UK), along with resources, with notes on a model NY community garden.

Community Gardens and City Farms focuses on the United Kingdom. Gardening information on starting or locating a community garden or city farm near you.

The seed and greenhouse industries are preparing for a surge in backyard vegetable gardens as consumers try to cut costs and ensure they're eating safe, delicious food.

A listing of some environmentally oriented events and activities scheduled for August.

Franklin Park Conservatory expands resources for food growers at the historical garden. The American Community Gardening Association makes a new home in Columbus, Ohio.

As people are enjoying good health well into retirement years, community gardening provides as outlet for enjoying nature while eating well and living the green life.

There are many benefits of community gardening such as supplying nutritious food, encouraging community involvement, sharing skills and improving the environment.

Gardening for Kids gives gardening ideas and gardening tips that help kids learn the benefits of gardening first hand.

When growing tulips from bulbs, proper selection, storage, and planting help to ensure prolific, healthy blooms.

Vacant lots in city neighborhoods transformed into community gardens produce locally grown vegetables and flowers for urban residents in a successful model in upstate NY.

Welcome, flower gardeners! (Part 2) Introducing Barbara Martin’s new Flower Gardens: future flower gardening articles, advice, how-to tips, techniques, new flower varieti

Around the world, people are discovering the physical and mental health benefits of digging in the dirt.

Children are spending more time than ever indoors playing video games, watching television and surfing the Internet, causing them to slowly lose touch with nature.

Farmers markets and Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farms are both cost-effective ways to expand the variety of foods available for your family.

There is good news for back yard vegetable gardeners in Ontario. Beginning in the spring of 2009, the cosmetic use of pesticides and herbicides will be against the law.

Thinking of planting your own vegetables this spring? You're not alone, as many consumers are finding vegetable gardens cost effective and healthy.

When planting a garden, there are some basic tools that should be kept on hand.

A meditation garden can provide a peaceful place to meditate, while enjoying the beauty of nature.

Container gardening is an easy way to introduce preschool-aged children to the science of gardening. Create a themed container garden in honor of National Garden Month.

Got a houseplant lover on your list, or just want to drop a few hints? Here's a list of great gift ideas!

Organic gardeners can control the growing process by choosing the best tomato varieties, by saving seeds, and by starting tomato plants from seed.

Tulips can be forced to bloom indoors in pots during the winter by tricking them into reacting as though spring has arrived.

Making homemade nectar and a feeder that will encourage hummingbirds to visit your garden or deck is easy and requires very little time.

It's crunch time-still have presents to buy? Here are some simple and inexpensive gift ideas for the plant lovers on your list.

Tucked away, on the side of a country road in Brownsboro, Ala., lies Marymac Farm. It is home to 1200 blueberry bushes on two acres of land, waiting for summer visitors

The ideal image of a lawn draws to mind sweeping areas of rich green grass covering rolling hillsides, but yards without grass can also be lovely and graceful.

Organic Gardening magazine, the Aveeno Brand and Nature's Path have chosen community gardens in Chicago, Philadelphia and Atlanta to help out with water conservation.

Vermicomposting (Worm Composting) saves money, recycles, and benefits the earth. Worm castings are natural fertilizer. E-Z vermiculture with this basic worm bin plan.

Want to begin gardening, but don't know where to start? Community gardens support everyone and are a great place to get started gardening.