Date posted: March 5, 2026
From rainy days and cold weather to blistering heat, there are plenty of reasons why we can’t spend as much time outdoors as we may want. Thankfully, there are ways to have outdoor fun indoors. These indoor gardening activities are sure to be guaranteed fun for your kids! Customize seed envelopes: Whether you’re collecting seeds […]
Date posted: March 1, 2026
Do you have extra tomato plants from participating in First the Seed Foundation’s Tomatosphere program? Consider starting your own salsa garden! By adding in some peppers, oregano, cilantro and onions, you’ll soon have all the fixings to make your own scrumptious salsa either in-ground or containers depending on your available garden space. Take a look […]
Date posted: February 20, 2026
On February 13, the next batch of Tomatosphere™ seeds reached orbit with astronauts bound for the International Space Station (ISS). The Space-X Crew-12 mission, which included 1.2 million tomato seeds donated by HeinzSeed, launched at 5:15 a.m. EST on February 13 and the crew docked at the ISS on February 14 at 3:15 p.m. EST. […]
Date posted: February 12, 2026
You spend countless hours caring for your tomato plants, trying to make sure they have enough water and light, but suddenly the plant has black splotches, funky leaves, low yield, or something else. What could possibly have happened? All-America Selections put together a list of the 10 most common problems in tomato plants and how […]
Date posted: March 28, 2025
Wondering what the best way to start your garden is? National Garden Bureau has you covered! Spring arrival means starting our gardens. But what is the best method? The honest answer is: it depends. Your geographical location plays a large factor in deciding how to start your seeds. Do you live in a cool climate […]
Date posted: February 18, 2025
As the weather begins to warm up, hummingbirds are making their way back to our gardens. These small, aerobatic birds are not only fun to watch, but are also great for science-based discussions! Hummingbirds have a surprisingly voracious appetite to fuel their quick wings. One hummingbird visits an average of 1,000 flowers each day in […]
Date posted: January 21, 2025
The National Garden Bureau and All-America Selections (AAS) are offering a FREE e-Book on the 2025 AAS Winners. The e-book offers information on the 2025 winning plants as well as key tips from experts. Download your copy now!
Date posted: April 22, 2024
If you’re looking to attract more birds to your garden, it’s important to provide a natural food source for birds. From nectar-producing flowers to seed-producing plants, there are a variety of options to create the best bird food buffet. National Garden Bureau has highlighted five plants birds love for their seeds. Sunflowers: When you think […]
Date posted: April 15, 2024
Getting started with gardening can be a daunting thought. Thankfully, there are experts willing to help! National Garden Bureau members are experts n their field and are participating in an “Ask the Experts” webinar series. This series is free to anyone who wants to learn more about specific topics related to gardening. You’ll learn the […]
Date posted: April 10, 2024
Gardens are starting to wake up across the country, which means it’s time to start gardening! Better Homes & Gardens has a spring gardening checklist to help you get pruning, planting and prepping for the year ahead. This checklist is divided into early, middle and late spring tasks. For more in-depth information on each task, […]