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B Corps: People Using Business as a Force for Good

March 6, 2014 Written by Gardener's Supply
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We’re excited. Today, Gardener’s Supply has joined a class of companies called B Corps. With this certification comes a dual mission that combines bottom-line success and social responsibility. In short: Do well and do good. Since we started back in 1983, Gardener’s Supply has been a socially responsible business, which we’ve expressed by supporting employee [...]
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Pumpkins for 2014: Something Different

March 4, 2014 Written by Gardener's Supply
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Trying to pick a pumpkin for 2014? Consider these recommendations from Gwenael Engelskirchen, who tests new varieties for High Mowing Organic Seeds. I’m seeing a lot more interest in the unusual varieties, such as the ones with seeds that don’t have thick hulls. Here are some of my favorites: Guest Post Kakai (100 days): This variety [...]
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How Do You Grow? By the Row or by the Square Foot?

March 3, 2014 Written by Gardener's Supply
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Hey, vegetable gardeners! Tell us you preferred growing style and you could win a set of Tomato Ladders or Tomato Cages. When you plant your vegetable garden, do you use the square-foot technique or do you garden in rows? Vote in our Facebook poll — and express your opinion further by leaving a comment. Vote [...]
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Pattypan Squash: Compact, Productive and a Little Nutty

February 28, 2014 Written by Gardener's Supply
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Like many gardeners, Kate Stauffacher tried something new last season: pattypan squash, which looks a little bit like a flying saucer. “They were great additions to our garden. Because they produced so many squash, I had to try all sorts of recipes plus give many to family and friends,” Kate says. Here’s how she used [...]
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What on Earth is DE?

February 26, 2014 Written by Gardener's Supply
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Back in 1984, when we first started selling 4-pound bags of Diatomaceous Earth, people often asked, “What exactly is it?” Well, 20 years later, people are still asking. Diatomaceous Earth, also known as DE, is made from the mineral remains of single-cell aquatic plants. The formulation we sell is a super-fine dust (applied by hand [...]
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After the Storm: Coping with Snow- and Ice-Damaged Trees and Shrubs

February 20, 2014 Written by Gardener's Supply
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Have winter storms battered your landscape? When the weather finally clears, it’s time to evaluate the damage done to your landscape plants by wind, snow and ice. Here are some things to consider: Be safe. Steer clear of hazards, such as downed or sagging power lines, large cracked limbs and trunks, and hanging branches. Notify [...]
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Your Houseplant is an Annual in Disguise!

February 18, 2014 Written by Gardener's Supply
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Who hasn’t brought a houseplant or two outdoors for an open-air, summer vacation? Every summer I hang plants from the branches of my dogwood where they thrive in dappled light and benefit from the summer rains. Many of our favorite indoor plants are actually tropical perennials that thrive in our hot, humid summers. Why not [...]
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Hosta: a Treat for the Eye and the Palate

February 17, 2014 Written by Gardener's Supply
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When you think about hostas (and daylilies and roses and dahlias), you probably focus on their appealing foliage and vibrant blooms. Surprisingly, these plants are delicious as well as lovely. In fact, many of our favorite garden plants can feed both body and soul. Here’s a quick peek at how to harvest and prepare hostas [...]
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