GARDENERS DEAL WITH an interesting dichotomy. First, we undoubtedly possess some appreciation and respect for deferred rewards; otherwise, we wouldn't be gardening. On the other hand, we manage to exhibit several behaviors that provide an outlet for that all-important instant gratification....

East Coast Garden Center will offer free gardening classes from September through December. Participants must register for classes either at the center or by calling 302-945-3489. A question and answer period follows each class.

(ARA) - Whether it's five stories up in an apartment building or in a tiny backyard, it's possible to grow greenery. As long as there is access to water and sunshine, people with the desire to add a little plant life to their living space can break out the watering can and create a green space.

My crew and I were in historic Williamsburg, Va., for the taping of three episodes of "GardenSMART." In one particular show, our purpose was to feature gardens and gardening practices from the 1700s. To the casual observer, the look of those historic gardens may have appeared very similar to what we see today. But gardening was quite different back then, and it didn't take long to learn just how ...

Fall is the prime planting time in the Inland Empire, from mid-September through November. Now is the time to plant winter vegetables, bulbs, perennials, trees, shrubs and annuals. Don't forget the sun screen, hat and bottled water. While it is still ...

Britain's top Asian policeman was ordered to 'shut up' and get on with his job as all-out civil war was declared at Scotland Yard. The extraordinary broadside came hours after Tarique Ghaffur spoke for the first time to accuse Metropolitan Police ...

Where else but the second annual Blues for Foodfest can you kick off your shoes and dance to the tunes of five outstanding local bands while helping raise funds to help feed the hungry? All proceeds go to the nonprofit P-Patch Trust, which helps grow ...

Moua Xiong digs his summer job. The 17-year-old has been doing landscaping work through a St. Paul Parks and Recreation program called Youth Job Corps. He likes the paycheck -- and the tan. "And I'm learning a lot about the environment," he said. In ...