Garden Learning Center: Park's Blogs

A Better Way to Protect Yourself from Biting In...
Safe & Sustainable Tick and Mosquito Protection for People and Pets Spending time outdoors should be about making memories, not swatting at mosquitoes or worrying about ticks. Many insect...
A Better Way to Protect Yourself from Biting In...
Safe & Sustainable Tick and Mosquito Protection for People and Pets Spending time outdoors should be about making memories, not swatting at mosquitoes or worrying about ticks. Many insect...

Guide for Early Spring Planting Plus 37 Seeds t...
Seeds You Can Plant in Early Spring, Even Before the Last Frost Have you heard that one of the most common mistakes gardeners make is starting seeds too early? It...
Guide for Early Spring Planting Plus 37 Seeds t...
Seeds You Can Plant in Early Spring, Even Before the Last Frost Have you heard that one of the most common mistakes gardeners make is starting seeds too early? It...

Differences Between Perennials, Annuals, Bienni...
Understand the Differences and Know How to Use Them Gardeners are often faced with the choice between perennials, annuals, biennials, and tender perennials, but what do these terms really mean?...
Differences Between Perennials, Annuals, Bienni...
Understand the Differences and Know How to Use Them Gardeners are often faced with the choice between perennials, annuals, biennials, and tender perennials, but what do these terms really mean?...

How to Plan and Start a Family-Friendly Garden
How to Plan and Start a Family-Friendly Garden Creating a family-friendly garden is a rewarding way to spend time outdoors and grow fresh, healthy produce right in your backyard. It...
How to Plan and Start a Family-Friendly Garden
How to Plan and Start a Family-Friendly Garden Creating a family-friendly garden is a rewarding way to spend time outdoors and grow fresh, healthy produce right in your backyard. It...

Seasonal Planting Guide 2025 NGB Plants of the ...
Get to Know the National Garden Bureau’s Plants of the Year, and Grow What’s Next Every year since 1980, the National Garden Bureau (NGB) has selected standout crops and ornamentals...
Seasonal Planting Guide 2025 NGB Plants of the ...
Get to Know the National Garden Bureau’s Plants of the Year, and Grow What’s Next Every year since 1980, the National Garden Bureau (NGB) has selected standout crops and ornamentals...

11 Worst Companions For Tomatoes (+ The 5 Best)
Tomatoes are everyone's summertime favorite. Whether you’re using them in salads, salsas, or burger toppings, you expect a hearty harvest every year. But, did you know that certain plants can...
11 Worst Companions For Tomatoes (+ The 5 Best)
Tomatoes are everyone's summertime favorite. Whether you’re using them in salads, salsas, or burger toppings, you expect a hearty harvest every year. But, did you know that certain plants can...