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Gardening

Starting Your Garden

Here’s advice on starting your garden from preparing your soil to planting your seeds to growing your plants. More

 

Gardening Jobs for September

As perennials fade away, mark their locations with small sticks. Some might not be apparent after the winter and might be disrupted by spring cultivating. More

Gardening

Gardening Question of the Day

Can I grow watermelons in western Illinois? More

Farmers' Markets

Find fresh and local veggies, fruit, and flowers. See our Farmers' Market Directory!

2011 Gardening Calendar Now Available!

The Old Farmer's Almanac 2011 Gardening Calendar
Each monthly spread in this perennial best-seller offers gardening lore, timely advice, and a beautiful full-color illustration. The Old Farmer's Almanac 2011 Gardening Calendar is now available!

Vegetable Plant Guide

See our free "how to" plant guides for common veggies, herbs, and fruit!

Best Planting Dates for Seeds

Here's when to plant your seeds indoors, in the ground, and by the Moon. No hand calculations! Just type in any location.

Flower Guide

Enjoy our "how to" plant guides for common annuals, perennials, bulbs, and roses.

Container Gardening

Find out which plants are best for container gardening, how to select containers, growing tips, and more.

Garden Musings Podcast

The monthly Garden Musings Podcast is written by George and Becky Lohmiller. Listen now.

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Gardening Forum

Find like-minded people and friendly discussion. Click on the links below to read recent topics and to post comments.

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