Fruit trees are surprisingly easy to grow in a backyard setting, and they yield years’ worth of beautiful spring blooms and plentiful fruit. Apple, peach, plum and pear trees all

Imagine hanging a beautiful painting or portrait on your wall without a frame around it.  Would it stand out or just be part of the wall?  The frame refines the

One of our favorite science activities for kids is observing plant growth. In this science experiment for kids, children will be forcing bulbs into bloom and observing the changes that

Fun activities that provide opportunities for families or informal groups to learn together, while encouraging love for nature and the environment. KidsGardening.org has a great site full of fun gardening

By Stacy Brewer, ParentMap.com It doesn’t really feel like summer until you’ve spent a warm morning in a u-pick field filling your belly and a bucket with ripe berries. But

By Barbara Whitaker, NYTimes.com In the last 11 years Judy Glattstein has planted more than 40,000 spring-flowering bulbs on her 9-acre property in Frenchtown, N.J., near the Delaware River. “Bulbs

Apples, Cherries, Peaches, Plums and Pears Learn where to plant your fruit trees, how to prune them, harvesting techniques and more.By Richard Langer, MotherEarthNews.com Special Note: All material here reprinted

You won’t have to trick anyone into eating their veggies with homegrown peas. Sweet and tender, they are perfect fresh from the garden or cooked into a multitude of dishes.