Groundhog Day means winter’s almost halfway over. Instead of hibernating, take the downtime to learn about plants and make something green. Throughout the Lancaster County area (and virtual) are talks ...

If you want to dress up your porch, deck, or garden with some greenery, consider taking a DIY approach with outdoor planter box plans. Building elevated planter boxes offer several advantages, ...

Whether you live on acres of space in the country, or in the city with access to a balcony, planters are an easy way to bring flowers, herbs, and vegetables closer to your living space. With a few ...

May's a busy month in the garden. It's OK to take a break to make something green or learn something about plants. There are plant swaps and sales throughout the county. There are classes and events ...

Self-watering planters are sometimes called “sub-irrigated planters” or SIPs, because your plants get to “sip” water whenever they want. Our version uses inexpensive perforated drain pipe with a ...

Control freaks (guilty!) can sometimes have conniption fits out in the garden, where everything from the weather to the worms simply cannot be tamed. But a DIY raised garden bed? In many ways, it’s ...

This isn’t your Grandma’s backyard. That’s right. Gone are the days of cheap folding lawn chairs and rusty tables. The trend toward making outdoor living spaces more luxurious and more livable has ...

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