http://www.examiner.com/x-8386-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:06:21 -0700 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:50:17 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-8386-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Sweet-potatoes-the-history-of-a-Thanksgiving-staple?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner Freshly harvested sweet potatoes. (Photo by Miya of Wikimedia Commons) Sweet potatoes are not grown in home gardens as much as other vegetables, but around Thanksgiving they are often on sale at local supermarkets. These long red or orange tube... Vegtables Fall Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:50:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8386-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Sweet-potatoes-the-history-of-a-Thanksgiving-staple?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8386-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Ginkgo-treesfrom-ancient-temples-to-city-streets?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner The distinctive leaves and fruits of the ginkgo biloba tree. Baltimore City has a wealth of beautiful ginkgo trees. They are most noticeable in the fall, when they bear yellow fan shaped leaves and the female trees drop fleshy, strong smelling ... Shrubs and trees Fall Landscaping Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:30:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8386-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Ginkgo-treesfrom-ancient-temples-to-city-streets?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8386-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Add-variety-to-your-landscape-with-ornamental-grasses?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner   Ornamental grasses add interest to winter landscapes. Related Articles Try a clover lawn How does your lawn and garden affect the Chesapeake Bay? Learn about urban landscaping from Casey trees Patch your lawn with sod or grass seed Ove... Lawn care Landscaping Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:54:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8386-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Add-variety-to-your-landscape-with-ornamental-grasses?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8386-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m11d10-How-to-compost-autumn-leaves?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner   Turn fall leaves into black gold. Related Articles Consider a cover crop What is nitrogen and why does our garden need it? Understanding green and brown elements in compost How fall soil preparation will help your garden in the spring ... Shrubs and trees Compost Fall Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:48:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8386-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m11d10-How-to-compost-autumn-leaves?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8386-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Why-do-leaves-change-color-in-the-fall?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner Different chemicals cause autumn leaves to change color.During the fall so many people enjoy looking at the leaves as they change from green to yellow, orange, red and brown. It is such a part of fall that we don’t always stop and think of why ... Shrubs and trees Fall Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:16:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8386-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Why-do-leaves-change-color-in-the-fall?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8386-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Consider-a-cover-crop?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner   An alfalfa plant. (photo from Wikimedia Commons) Related Articles What is nitrogen and why does our garden need it? Try a clover lawn Four nitrogen fixing cover crops How fall soil preparation will help your garden in the spring If yo... Soil Fall Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:29:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8386-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Consider-a-cover-crop?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8386-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Is-the-Halloween-ladybug-invading-your-home-and-garden?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner   (ladybug photo by Andrea Kratzenberg) Related Articles Free Halloween pumpkin stencils and patterns Maryland pumpkin farms yield a smaller crop Controlling the brown marmorated stinkbug The Halloween ladybug is making its annual appea... Seasonal Tips Fall Beneficial insects Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:52:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8386-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Is-the-Halloween-ladybug-invading-your-home-and-garden?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8386-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Free-Halloween-pumpkin-stencils-and-patterns?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner   A stenciled pumpkin. (photo by Reid Parham ) Related Articles Maryland pumpkin farms yield a smaller crop Fall Composting Tips Assessing your garden for next year Easy ways to dry fresh herbs Coming up with new ideas for carving pum... Seasonal Tips Resources Fall Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:52:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8386-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Free-Halloween-pumpkin-stencils-and-patterns?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8386-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Maryland-pumpkin-farms-yield-a-smaller-crop?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner Don’t disappoint your kids! Get your Halloween pumpkin early. (photo by Alx Sanchez) This year, pumpkins don't seem to be as plentiful as usual at many Maryland farmer's markets and roadside stands. Up and down the east coast, many pumpki... Local gardening news/issues Fall Mon, 26 Oct 2009 06:53:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8386-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Maryland-pumpkin-farms-yield-a-smaller-crop?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8386-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Fall-leaf-collection-dates-for-many-Maryland-counties?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner Many counties in Maryland offer fall leaf collection. (photo by John Byer)Leaves are beginning to fall all over Maryland at this time of year and will blanket your lawn and garden with a lovely carpet of warm autumn colors. Ideally, it is best to com... Seasonal Tips Shrubs and trees Lawn care Garden basics Resources Fri, 23 Oct 2009 06:40:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8386-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Fall-leaf-collection-dates-for-many-Maryland-counties?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8386-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m10d19-How-to-grow-and-cook-spinach?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner Celebrate National Spinach Lover’s month by growing this versatile leafy green. (photo by Gokhan Okur)October is National Spinach Lover’s month. While that may seem like an oxymoron to some, many gardeners love spinach as a versatile, eas... Vegtables Garden basics Recipes Fall Mon, 19 Oct 2009 06:22:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8386-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m10d19-How-to-grow-and-cook-spinach?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8386-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m10d17-Garden-events-for-fall-weekends?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner There are several autumn chrysanthemum displays in the Baltimore area this month. (photo by boutiqueb) Even though rain is plaguing our weekends here in Baltimore there are still several Maryland garden events that you can enjoy. The activities... Local Gardening Events Fall Sat, 17 Oct 2009 05:59:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8386-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m10d17-Garden-events-for-fall-weekends?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8386-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Whats-Blooming-in-BaltimoreOctober-09?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner Dahlias continue to thrive all over Baltimore City. Even though the garden season is at an end there are still plenty of lingering summer flowers adding color to the Maryland landscape on this Garden Blogger's Bloom Day. Fall favorites like dahl... Flowers Garden Bloggers Bloom Day Fall Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:12:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8386-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Whats-Blooming-in-BaltimoreOctober-09?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8386-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m10d13-What-is-nitrogen-and-why-does-our-garden-need-it?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner Clover is an excellent nitrogen fixing cover crop.(photo by Christa Richert) Related Articles How does your lawn and garden affect the Chesapeake Bay? Gardening 101: How do I get my soil tested in Maryland? Understanding green and brown elements... Lawn care Garden basics Compost Soil Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:43:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8386-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m10d13-What-is-nitrogen-and-why-does-our-garden-need-it?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8386-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m10d9-Garden-events-and-workshops-to-enrich-your-Saturday?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner Learn to winterize your water garden this weekend at Valley View Farms. (photo by Bev Lloyd-Roberts)Even though the weather is cooling and thoughts are turning to frost on the pumpkins, there are still some free garden events scheduled this Saturday,... Local Gardening Events Fri, 09 Oct 2009 06:14:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8386-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m10d9-Garden-events-and-workshops-to-enrich-your-Saturday?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8386-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m10d7-The-History-of-Sunflowers?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner These Russian Giant sunflowers thrived in a small Baltimore rowhouse backyard. This year seemed to be a good year for sunflowers in Baltimore. In neighborhoods all around the city tall yellow, orange or rust colored blossoms decorated front and ... Flowers Wed, 07 Oct 2009 06:50:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8386-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m10d7-The-History-of-Sunflowers?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8386-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Fall-composting-tips?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner Fall leaves are a great addition to compost. (photo by Bart Hickman) Related Articles Understanding green and brown elements in compost How fall soil preparation will help your garden in the spring Four uses for coffee grounds in the home garden... Seasonal Tips Compost Soil Fall Mon, 05 Oct 2009 06:53:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8386-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Fall-composting-tips?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8386-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m10d1-October-Gardening-Tips?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner   Chrysanthemum blooms brighten October. Related Articles When should Maryland gardeners worry about the first frost? Easy ways to dry fresh herbs Patch your lawn with sod or grass seed How fall soil preparation will help your garden in t... Seasonal Tips Garden basics Fall Thu, 01 Oct 2009 07:45:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8386-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m10d1-October-Gardening-Tips?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8386-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m9d28-How-fall-soil-preparation-will-help-your-garden-in-the-spring?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner Ammending the soil. (photo by Viva Tung ) Related Articles How do I get my soil tested in Maryland? When should Maryland Gardeners worry about the first frost? Assessing your garden for next year Four nitrogen fixing cover crops As the ... Seasonal Tips Garden basics Soil Fall Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:30:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8386-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m9d5-How-fall-soil-preparation-will-help-your-garden-in-the-spring?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8386-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m9d26-Dahlias-add-splashy-color-to-fall-gardens?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner Dahlias grow well in containers. This one thrives in a pot by the Inner Harbor.Around Baltimore dahlias seem to be stealing the show from other late blooming flowers. These native Mexican flowers add splash and color to the home garden even when othe... Flowers Fall Thu, 24 Sep 2009 06:10:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8386-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m9d24-Dahlias-add-splashy-color-to-fall-gardens?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Gardening-Examiner