Black- eyed Susans add bright, sunny color to the garden
Story and photos contributed by The National Garden Bureau
      Rudbeckia is widely known as black- eyed Susan or coneflower. This native to North America can grow as a wildflower in fields and along roadsides throughout the country. These reliable plants shine in the garden with an abundance of brightly- colored flowers reflecting the brilliant yellows and ...
More ...

Gardening challenges for 2008
Stopping to smell the flowers
Arlene Marturano marturanoa@ yahoo.com
      A turn of a calendar page won't change the direction of a garden, but a new page for a new year gives opportunities to refresh and renew. Water is a critical resource. Xeriscaping, the selection and placement of drought- tolerant plants in the landscape, reduces water usage.
More ...

Riverbanks to offer classes this spring
Contributed by Riverbanks Zoo
      It may be January, but it is never too early to think about sprucing up the garden for spring. The staff at Riverbanks Botanical Garden has developed a variety of classes to aid the aspiring gardener and continue educating the expert on several obstacles these passionate green thumbs may face.
More ...