Garden Learning Center: Park's Blogs

A Better Way to Protect Yourself from Biting Insects

A Better Way to Protect Yourself from Biting In...

Brad Addy

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...

Brad Addy

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 to Grow

Guide for Early Spring Planting Plus 37 Seeds t...

Stephan Winterfeldt

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...

Stephan Winterfeldt

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, Biennials, and Tender Perennials

Differences Between Perennials, Annuals, Bienni...

Laura Root

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...

Laura Root

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

Carrie Spoonemore

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

Carrie Spoonemore

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 Year

Seasonal Planting Guide 2025 NGB Plants of the ...

Susan Humphrey

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 ...

Susan Humphrey

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)

11 Worst Companions For Tomatoes (+ The 5 Best)

Carrie Spoonemore

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)

Carrie Spoonemore

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...