While spring is indeed a time of renewal and fresh starts, for gardeners it's about finally being able to open back up the toy chest. For our family this year, spring brings exciting possibilities. The garden is getting a new name, new farm hands and new life as we endeavor to grow out our small farm in Umbria, Italy, with over 100 plant varieties.
In this short video, Ian talks about the wonderful benefits of compost and how you can utilize yard and waste scraps to build your own pile and enrich your soil.
Grow it Forward gardeners have until April 15th to secure a spot in the top 25 before the tally starts over. Visit the gardens and enter yours!
Even as the Northern Hemisphere ushers in the first day of spring, many across the United States have bypassed winter altogether. What's behind this strange weather?
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