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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Growing Cucumbers in ContainersFor pickles or salads, collect your harvest in just 5 steps....
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Why Mulch? 7 Benefits of MulchingWhether it's wood chips or lava rock, here's what mulch can do for you....
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Guide to Flowering VinesFew can resist the romantic elements of flower-draped arches or the quaint coziness of a fragra...
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Transplanting a Magnolia TreeA beautiful, healthy Magnolia tree is in your way? Here's how to move it....
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3 Decorative Garden Fence IdeasSpruce up your garden fence with these ideas....
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Pea GravelPea gravel is an attractive, ecologically friendly addition to any garden....
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How to Eliminate Bald Patches in the LawnWith a little effort, you can ensure that the grass is always greener on your side of the fence...
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Stunning Garden DecorationsMake your garden more enticing with this simple guide....
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Elements of a Victorian GardenWhen one thinks of the Victorian Age, "abundance" generally comes to mind....
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Answers to Vegetable, Fruit and Herb Gardening Questions7 solutions to common problems....
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How to Prune HydrangeaUse one of these three methods for pruning, depending on your hydrangea type....
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How to Prune a Holly TreeEncourage healthy tree growth and ample berries by conducting regular trimming....
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Five Tips for Mowing on a Steep HillDo a tough job safely and well by following these five tips....
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How to Install a Terrace GardenMake a sloped hill less sheer by adding flowers and plants with a terrace garden....
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How to Grow a Bougainvillea from CuttingsPropagate your bougainvillea with a little time, a little advice, and simple tools....
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How to Dry Sage LeavesAromatic sage actually becomes more flavorful after drying. Follow these tips for drying your o...
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How to Change Sprinkler HeadsMany things can damage your sprinkler heads, from freezing weather to lawn mowers. Luckily, the...
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Part 2: Annual and Perennial Vines for Covering an Unsightly FenceA less-than-beautiful chain-link fence can be easily hidden by annual and perennial vines. Here...
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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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How to Plant and Train a Climbing RoseAdd some character to your garden by planting and training a climbing rose bush. Read on for so...
