<![CDATA[Planting]]>http://www.sheknows.com/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 08:13:00 -0800 <![CDATA[Plant a tree for Tu B'Shevat]]> http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/981865/plant-a-tree-for-tu-bshevat This year celebrate Tu B'Shevat, also known as Jewish Arbor Day, by planting a tree with your family. It's a great way to celebrate nature and remember that spring is just around the corner. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/981865/plant-a-tree-for-tu-bshevat Living Going Green Eco-Parenting Katherine Martinelli Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[DIY window box garden]]> http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/954175/diy-window-box-garden April is National Garden Month, and there's no better way to enjoy fresh vegetables, fruits and herbs in season than with your own garden. Small space? No problem! A window-box garden or three-pot herb garden is a suitable choice at an affordable price. It's easy to do it yourself with these simple suggestions! http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/954175/diy-window-box-garden Home Outdoor & Gardening Gardening Tana Johnson Wed, 29 Feb 2012 07:00:00 -0800 <![CDATA[How to build a basic raised-bed garden]]> http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/951615/how-to-build-a-basic-raised-bed-garden Even if you live somewhere with just a small backyard, you can enjoy your very own garden. A raised-bed garden is great for small areas and can be put together without a lot of effort. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/951615/how-to-build-a-basic-raised-bed-garden Home Outdoor & Gardening Gardening Patricia Conte Wed, 02 Mar 2011 03:54:00 -0800 <![CDATA[4 Gardening apps for your green thumb]]> http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/825445/4-gardening-apps-for-your-green-thumb Though gardening and technology may not seem to mesh, there are a growing number of smartphone apps to help you with your green thumb. Here are four of our favorite iPhone gardening apps for your green space. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/825445/4-gardening-apps-for-your-green-thumb Home Outdoor & Gardening Gardening Lauren Fairbanks Fri, 18 Feb 2011 08:54:00 -0800 <![CDATA[4 Simple gardening solutions]]> http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/824607/4-simple-gardening-solutions Not all of us were born with a green thumb -- and even if you were, growing a vibrant, gorgeous garden can be tricky. A lot of factors go into making your garden grow and when things go wrong , it’s easy to feel disappointed with a less-than-perfect space. We’ve come up with some simple solutions to some of the most common gardening concerns. So don’t give up; read on to find a way to make your green space thrive. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/824607/4-simple-gardening-solutions Home Outdoor & Gardening Gardening Jessica Padykula Fri, 20 Aug 2010 17:55:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Tips for planting the perfect garden]]> http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/814775/tips-for-planting-the-perfect-garden-1 Rudyard Kipling once said, "Gardens are not made by singing 'Oh how beautiful' and sitting in the shade." But despite the author's reminder, creating a garden doesn't have to be hard. Here are 12 tips to get your very own garden started! http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/814775/tips-for-planting-the-perfect-garden-1 Home Outdoor & Gardening Gardening Rebecca Waldron