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5 hours ago

SF's 2025 Dahlia Competition in Golden Gate Park (Aug 16-17)

The Dahlia Society of California Flower Show draws thousands of visitors annually to the Hall of Flowers, showcasing growers' best blooms, with awards in multiple categories.
SF food
#gardening
fromThe Mercury News
2 days ago

"In the eye of the Silicon Storm": Elizabeth Gamble Garden offers an escape

"It's a place to come and get away," said Mica Pirie, executive director of the garden, on a recent April afternoon. "My cheesy little thing I say is that it's a calm in the center of the silicon storm."
Pittsburgh Steelers
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 days ago

How Wimbledon ground staff are 'making water wetter' to help keep the grass green

We have a wetting agent programme, which essentially is something we can spray into the soil. It sounds like a weird term, but it makes water wetter. When you think a soil is really, really dry, our grasses can still get water that is maybe not available to other plants.
Agriculture
#plant-care
fromSFGATE
1 week ago
Wine

This Charming Plant May Entice Buyers, but Owners Should Beware of the Damage It Can Cause to a Home

fromSFGATE
1 week ago
Wine

This Charming Plant May Entice Buyers, but Owners Should Beware of the Damage It Can Cause to a Home

#bonsai
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
3 weeks ago

How BBG's 100-Year-Old Bonsai Collection Grew

The Brooklyn Botanic Garden celebrates 100 years of its bonsai collection, a testament to horticultural art and design.
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago

Fulham Pier unveils new public art installation by Yinka Ilori MBE

The recently opened riverside path in Fulham has gained a public artwork by the well-known British-Nigerian artist, Yinka Ilori MBE, called "100 Found Objects."
London food
Arts
fromianVisits
1 month ago

Cedric Morris's garden paintings bloom in London exhibition

Cedric Morris's garden paintings are essential for understanding both his artistic inspiration and the future restoration of his historic garden.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Monty Don's dog-friendly garden gets tails wagging at the Chelsea flower show

The Chelsea Flower Show is a significant event that influences gardening trends, showcasing elements like Corten steel, Mediterranean planting, and outdoor kitchens that later become popular among home gardeners.
Pets
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

How Cotton Candy Grapes Get Their Sweet Flavor, According To Science - Tasting Table

Using the process of hybridization, a horticulturalist from International Fruit Genetics spent several years and made thousands of attempts at creating the specific flavor.
Silicon Valley food
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

London's 10 best gardens, according to the Telegraph

The Telegraph named London's gardens, such as the stunning Kew Gardens and serene Kyoto Garden, emphasizing their natural beauty and cultural significance across the city.
London food
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

San Jose Garden Club cultivates community with annual plant sale

"There are some very special women who spend many, many hours year-round to organize this fundraising event," says Ansilla Barrandeguy, plant sale chairperson and a club member since 2002.
Portland food
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
2 months ago

Royal Parks apprenticeship scheme now open

The Royal Parks charity is launching a three-year apprenticeship program, offering paid positions for those interested in starting careers in horticulture.
London
fromBKReader
3 months ago

Bed-Stuy Internship Lays Roots For Future Urban Horticulturalists

"Our vision is that eventually public space would actually be stored in a way that's, like, ecologically functional and appropriate," said Miner.
Brooklyn
fromIndependent
4 months ago

Michael Healy-Rae: 'I have an acute understanding of what it's like to deal with the problems. I'm an employer myself, I've paid people every Friday since I was 19'

The storms have wreaked havoc across the country, taking down 24,000ha of forestry, while planting goals have stagnated significantly over the past two years.
UK politics
fromwww.enfieldindependent.co.uk
4 months ago
London

Open day at 'London's only environmental college'

Capel Manor College's Open Day showcases its unique courses in environmental studies and provides hands-on experiences for prospective students.
fromwww.echo-news.co.uk
8 months ago

Imperata 'Red Baron' - Blood Grass on offer with You Garden

The Imperata 'Red Baron' offers striking visual appeal with its vibrant red leaves during summer, transitioning to burgundy in autumn, making it a stunning addition to outdoor gardens.
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