Vegetable Gardening 101: UK Extension classes showing consumers how it's done

When Jeff Porter first started his job six years ago as horticulture agent in Henderson County for the University of Kentucky Extension, most of the questions he got asked by consumers were about lawn care and landscaping.

Create your own vegetable garden

MANILA, Philippines - There is no question that arable lands are shrinking as more cities in the Philippines continue to expand.

Gardening 2012: ‘Color is the magic word’

The spotlight in garden shops this year is on color — including easy, long-lasting blooms, bright, healthy vegetables and great native plants.

Gardening Briefs: February 4, 2012

Plant clinic Get ready for spring by bringing your gardening questions to the Master Gardeners during a plant clinic at the Bartram Trail Library, 60 Davis Pond Road, 10 a.m. to noon, Feb. 16.

Free vegetable gardening class sold out

A free vegetable gardening class offered by Master Gardener Jim Oravetz is sold out, according to Surprise officials.