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One of the best ways to boost your home's curb appeal is with fanciful window boxes. Even if you don't have a green thumb, you can create a show-stopping display.

Window boxes allow city dwellers to create miniature gardens offering a feast for the eyes and decoration for the interior and exterior of the home on a manageable level.

Beautiful Xmas centerpiece and dramatic Christmas fireplace are easy & inexpensive to create using foliage, fruit, candles, ribbons & basic florist's supplies.

A food processor makes classic Italian pesto sauce easy. Try this pesto with your favorite dried or fresh pasta or in appetizers, sandwiches, salads, or main dishes.

Even if gardening space is limited to patio pots or window-boxes, there is no reason not to put on a wonderful cottage garden summer display.

Everyone loves decorating for the holidays and it's important to remember that outdoor decorations are just as important as those used indoors.

Brighten up summer gardens with bedding plants. They are ideal for spectacular color displays or as container plants. Check out Salvia, Geraniums, Violas and many more.

Greet your guests all season long with welcoming pumpkin displays from mailbox to doorbell.

Decorating outside for fall is easy using pumpkins, mums and leaves all in rich colors.

You've only to step into your own back yard or take a walk in the woods to discover a wealth of autumn treasures with decorating potential.

Birders who have only a window or a small apartment balcony may still be able to attract a few birds to their tiny habitat.

Winter doesn't have to be a time of scarcity in the garden. There are plenty of winter flowering, hardy plants that will survive the cold and frost of temperate climates.

A container herb garden can be more than functional. It can be beautiful! Here are the plant height ranges and the recommended planting layout for a pot of kitchen herbs.

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.

It's easy to grow a container herb garden with kitchen herbs that you frequently use. But to be successful, you must know the basics of what herbs need to thrive.

Grow herbs for their fragrance, to make a lawn, to attract bees, for salads, or to make into tea. Find out which ones to choose, and the best places to plant them.

While the dog days of summer may have arrived, it's important to keep up with the garden. Deadhead annuals, split perennials, plant spring blooming bulbs, and more

Trailing plants add vertical interest and movement to window boxes and hanging planters. These cascading plant ideas are useful in filling out a hanging flower garden.

An introduction to growing a magical garden for kitchen witches, covering herbs, vegetables, fruit and flowers.

Herbs are a great choice for a novice gardener to grow. They can be virtually problem-free and make anyone feel they have a green thumb!

Just about any plant can be grown on a patio or balcony in a container, with the right care and conditions - including shrubbery.

When planning your garden, choose plants that flatter the style of your home and attract complements from birds, butterflies, and neighbors.

You've chosen to eat organic and local to reduce your impact on the earth. If you also want to eat on a budget, how can you eat frugally and be environmentally-friendly?

Give the best start to seeds and grow medicinal herbs for health protection all year round.

Think green when packing lunch for the kids during the school year. Here are some helpful tips to make lunch have a positive impact on children and the planet.

Amsterdam luxury accommodations range from palatial digs overlooking the River Amstel to restored 17th-century canal houses with all the conveniences of the 21st century.

Hondarribia offers historic buildings, beautiful scenery, beachside activities, a relaxed lifestyle and the opportunity to sample Basque cuisine, and it's easy to get to.

Juglans nigra, one of the finest hardwoods in the world, is easy to work, durable, and provides tasty nuts. It may be toxic to other plants and must be sited with care.

Recycling is a hot topic and everyone's in on the act but what of left-over food scraps? Find out what happens organic waste and how it can be recycled.

Peppers are easy to grow in a container garden. Gives varieties of peppers, pepper food trivia, and how to choose the container for your garden.

Many prefer to be outdoors, but some time spent indoors is unavoidable. Evoke the elements of nature when decorating indoor spaces.

Let fall's favorite gourd be your guide as you decorate both inside and out. Decorate with pumpkins as front-door décor, fireplace accents and table decorations.

Today's project is a gingerbread house used to countdown the days until Christmas.

Read about some great ways to create beautiful container gardens.

Strawberries plants have attractive foliage and flowers as well as tasty fruit. Easy to grow in an ornamental pot or basket they'll brighten any patio or small garden.

Flower boxes enhance home landscapes and say welcome to visitors. Through careful planning and planting, they can also attract hummingbirds. What do hummingbirds like?

Getting kids involved in gardening is a challenge, even without competition from cool gadgets. Create a unique garden atmosphere that draws kids into eager participation.

The end of summer does not mean the end of gardening chores. There is plenty to do before the days become too short to complete chores and winter sets in.

Whether owned by Bill Clinton or John Major, featured in cartoons and sci-fi TV or encountered in Alice In Wonderland, some moggies become celebrities.

Don't stop caring for your roses, bulbs, and perennials when the first snow flies. They require your occasional presence to ensure a glorious spring performance.

Prepare ultimately delectable gourmet dishes with herbs, vegetables and spices harvested from your own gourmet seasoning garden or gourmet kitchen garden.

Whether you believe in fairies and want to meet some, or simply want to develop your magic, create encounters by learning how to work with fairies.

Home decorating couldn't be easier with these ideas. Blue is the safest colour to use as it always works well and has the added bonus of creating a stress-free zone.

Transform a north facing patio or windowbox into a splash of color with these 5 shade plants. Follow tips on how and when to plant and enjoy a luscious little garden.

Constructing a kitchen garden can provide fresh produce for several seasons.

These bulbs, corms and runner grown plants represent new varieties recently bred, and heirloom plants rediscovered and reintroduced for all gardeners to enjoy.

Organize an inexpensive summer camp with these ideas for a low cost day camp. Enjoy cheap do it yourself summer camp fun and games. Plan summer fun for kids today.

Activity books for children aged 5 to12 make wonderful gifts for holidays or birthdays.

Container gardening provides fresh vegetables for thousands worldwide who don't have time or space for a vegetable garden. Gardening ideas and gardening tips...

Sad that the harvest season is over? Bring the fun of a vegetable garden inside your home with a winter container garden!