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The National Gardens Scheme is an unusual scheme that encourages many of Britain's best private garden owners to open their gates for a few days a year.

As the winter dreariness descends, it's time for gardeners to cheer things up by ordering some colorful and uplifting garden mail order catalogues.

First Royal then National, the Garden, or Kipos, of Athens was the creation of the first Queen of Greece and remains one of the Greek capital's few green spaces.

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.

The Athens Happy Train is a cheap way of visiting main attractions and is especially popular with kids.

Hike up Mt. Lycavittos to visit to the Chapel of St. George then come down for a wander through the National Gardens where Hadrians Arch and the Temple of Zeus await

Southern Europe Travel's correspondent in Greece leads a tour of Athens, from the Sound and Light show at the Acropolis to bouzouki players in the Plaka's tavernas.

Gardeners don't need to wait for spring to start thinking about gardening. Instead, take advantage of the following 5 tips to keep those gardening embers glowing.

The United States Botanic Garden is located in Washington D.C. Gardeners will enjoy the public events at America's botanic garden.

Use your imagination to do some April kid crafts.

Simple tomato, tomatillo and fruit salsa recipes are quick to prepare from garden fresh summer ingredients. Salsas include onions, cilantro, parsley, and basil.

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.

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

While in Athens go see the colourful Evzones perform the Changing of the Guard Ceremony in front of the Greek Parliament Buildings in Syntagma Square

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.

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.

These eight cool-weather greens are easy to grow and can be eaten raw or cooked in a variety of ways.

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

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

Spinach and arugula, along with a variety of other plants informally known as cool-weather greens, thrive in crisp autumn weather.

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.

International Luxury Chains as well as the budget Citidines Hotels, continue to open new hotels from Tokyo to Okinawa, while Park Hyatt offers new Tokyo Massage to guests

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.

The Acropolis in Athens Greece features three temples each depicting a different aspect of the Goddess Athena, two Amphitheatres and the Acropolis Museum

Landscape and plant society memberships or donations to these fine groups make excellent gifts for landscape gardeners.

Whether you only have space on the windowsill or a container crying out for several plants, there's a fuchsia to suit your lifestyle.

In the 1830s the property of the Athens Ottoman ruler, Hadji Ali Haseki was transformed into a Botanical Garden by Queen Amalia's architect and botanists.

Mention Portmeirion and many people will think of Number Six from the 1960s cult TV Programme 'The Prisoner' starring Patrick McGoohan.

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