Hartley Botanic News

The popularity of a prison gardening programme has significantly improved the state of mind of female prisoners at Bristol County House of Corrections, according to the inmates. Bristol prison started the initiative four years ago to encourage volunteering and since … [ Read More ]

Greenhouse enthusiasts may be interested to hear that actor Steve Greenstein today took part in the Greater Newark Conservancy gardening competition and admitted that gardening is what keeps him "connected" to the world. Mr Greenstein, who has had a variety … [ Read More ]

Gardeners and greenhouse enthusiasts in Bourbon County, Kansas, have the opportunity to get involved in a very special horticulture project this fall. Master Gardener training will be held in Fort Scott for seven consecutive Thursdays, starting on September 8th, the … [ Read More ]

A couple in Fishtown, Philadelphia, have revealed the joy they get from their roof garden, news which may interest greenhouse enthusiasts. Nina Phalen and Edgar Smith live in a sleek condominium in a former candy factory on Leopard Street, the … [ Read More ]

One Master Gardener in Missouri has revealed one of the reasons she loves growing all the wonderful plants in her outside space and greenhouse is to give them as gifts. In an interview with the St Charles Patch, 2011 president … [ Read More ]

Fertilizing plants in the third week in June will give them "instant gratification," an expert has suggested. According to Marianne Binetti of The Daily News, bedding plants and perennials get a surge of growth at this point of the year, … [ Read More ]

While their students are enjoying their summer vacation, one group of teachers in Georgia are putting their time off to good use by learning gardening skills. The Summer Master Gardener Program for Educators at the Cedar Hill Enrichment Center in … [ Read More ]

A school in New York State is using its eco-garden to teach its children the skills they need to succeed in all subjects, it has been revealed. Rippowam Cisqua School in Bedford has its own organic garden, which its teachers … [ Read More ]