Kathy is a gardening expert and was the program director for Gateway Greening, a community gardening association based in Missouri. During her time with the organization, she helped build and support over 100 community gardens throughout the St. Louis area. She also worked with the American Community Gardening Program, “From the Roots Up,” to support new community gardening organizations around the country.
Currently, Kathy grows vegetables and flowers on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. She writes and edits a local online newspaper, and blogs at www.chesapeakejournal.com.
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Reviving a Dying Yucca PlantYucca plants are easy to keep, but without the right care, they can still have problems. Learn...
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Planting TulipsTulips have always been admired for their stately grace and streamlined majesty....
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How to Plant and Train a Climbing RoseAdd some character to your garden with a climbing rose bush....
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Growing Cucumbers in ContainersSet yourself up for a delicious pickle or salad harvest....
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How to Lay Wood Chips in the GardenPrevent weeds and protect your garden with wood chip mulch....
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Creating the Right Soil Mix for Square Foot GardeningAn efficient "soil" for intensive gardening....
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Elements of a Victorian GardenGive you garden an elegant vibe with these additions....
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Dill, the Pickling SpiceDill is an important addition to any vegetable garden....
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Caring for Boston Ferns in the WinterWith a little TLC your Boston fern can thrive in any season....
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How to Prune a Holly TreeEncourage healthy tree growth and ample berries by conducting regular trimming....
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How to Plant Grass SeedWith the right seed and a little tweaking, you can have a beautiful lawn....
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How to Grow Christmas TreesWanna take Christmas into your own hands? Grow your own tree!...
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Ornamental Grass: Low-Maintenance Alternatives to Traditional LawnOrnamental grasses are easy to grow and maintain....
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3 Decorative Garden Fence IdeasSpruce up your garden fence with these ideas....
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Stunning Garden DecorationsMake your garden more enticing with this simple guide....
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Answers to Vegetable, Fruit and Herb Gardening Questions7 solutions to common problems....
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Everything You Need to Know About Oriental PoppiesOriental poppies are absolutely stunning, and believe it or not, easy to grow....
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Should I Fertilize in the Fall?We'll show you why fall is the perfect season for fertilizer....
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Inspired Balcony GardensNowhere to exercise your green thumb? Build a beautiful garden suspended in air....
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How to Grow Lettuce IndoorsNo room for a garden? Growing lettuce indoors is a simple process....
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The Beauty of BasilPlant it, grow it, decorate with it, eat it....
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Answers to Flower Gardening QuestionsFrom azaleas to zinnias, with monkey grass in between....
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Growing and Caring for BromeliadsThe exotic beauty of the bromeliad adds color and style to your decor....
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Rose Bush Care: Preparing for Winter ColdYou can grow roses in the Great White North, you just have to protect them....
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Lemon Verbena, A Lovely AromaticLearn how to grow Lemon verbena, the cosmetic and aromatic herb....
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Four Cool Weather Crops for Your Vegetable GardenIt's never the wrong season to plan for your vegetable garden. Cool weather crops have their pl...
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Making an Herb GardenHerb gardens add flavor to your kitchen, delight to your garden and even old-fashioned remedies...
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Transplant Roses with CareLook here for the proper season and methods for a successful rose transplantation....
