Digital RSS feed from the Roanoke Times The Roanoke Times en_us Sat, 18 May 2013 17:29:20 http://www.roanoke.com/csp/cms/sites/dt.cms.rss.XMLServer.cls ellen.mosely@roanoke.com Nurseries that source their plants locally can give you an even greater connection to your garden.... http://www.roanoke.com//living/homegarden/downtoearth/1930090-6/crows-nest-greenhouses-helping-gardeners-buy-local.html downtoearth 31549533@rss.roanoke.com Sat, 18 May 2013 17:29:20 As with many other gardeners, my mother’s favorite flower was the rose — specifically, a yellow rose. My mother grew beautiful roses. With a flower this gorgeous, there is a tendency to assume that it must be finicky. My mother taught me that roses are... http://www.roanoke.com//living/homegarden/downtoearth/1864344-6/roses-can-be-bloomin-easy.html downtoearth 31339475@rss.roanoke.com Fri, 17 May 2013 17:29:19 Many people dream of having a vegetable garden long before they ever turn the first shovel of dirt . If you’ve longed to grow edibles but haven’t taken the plunge, here is your motivation. This is the year that you, too, can have a vegetable garde... http://www.roanoke.com//living/homegarden/downtoearth/1798246-6/considering-a-garden-here-are-some-tips.html downtoearth 31096436@rss.roanoke.com Wed, 15 May 2013 17:29:17 Orchids have always struck me as intimidating plants. Although I admire their beauty, I’ve never attempted to grow one myself. I’m aware that there are some varieties that are easy to grow as houseplants and, judging from how often I see them for sa... http://www.roanoke.com//living/homegarden/downtoearth/1758279-6/orchids-are-an-addictive-exotic-houseplant.html downtoearth 30991568@rss.roanoke.com Wed, 15 May 2013 17:29:17 Although most of the vegetable garden is still months away from planting time, gardeners can begin enjoying the season now by starting their own seeds. Plants that require a long growing season, like tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, melons and winter squa... http://www.roanoke.com//living/homegarden/downtoearth/1718351-6/down-to-earth-its-time-to-start-vegetable.html downtoearth 30873080@rss.roanoke.com Wed, 15 May 2013 17:29:17 Plan now to add color, texture and interest to your landscape.... http://www.roanoke.com//living/homegarden/downtoearth/1680495-6/down-to-earth-branch-out-for-next-winter.html downtoearth 30757876@rss.roanoke.com Wed, 15 May 2013 17:29:17 Those of us who like to grow what we eat can spend winter months longing for truly fresh produce. Although most edibles can be difficult to grow indoors with only a sunny windowsill for light, there are some options that will please the gardener and cook ... http://www.roanoke.com//living/homegarden/downtoearth/1640815-6/down-to-earth-all-about-sprouts-.html downtoearth 30634790@rss.roanoke.com Wed, 15 May 2013 17:29:17 For gardeners, January can only mean one thing: the new seed catalogs have arrived . With few other outlets available to indulge your gardening needs, nothing beats curling up on a cold winter day and planning your upcoming garden. Good seed catalogs co... http://www.roanoke.com//living/homegarden/downtoearth/1604753-6/down-to-earth-read-it-and-reap.html downtoearth 30529585@rss.roanoke.com Wed, 15 May 2013 17:29:17 No matter what type of gardening you engage in, and no matter how large or small your garden, every gardener should make a resolution to compost in the new year. Compost is partially decomposed organic matter, commonly made up of plants or plant-based foo... http://www.roanoke.com//living/homegarden/downtoearth/1572073-6/down-to-earth-resolve-to-compost-in-the.html downtoearth 30447799@rss.roanoke.com Wed, 15 May 2013 17:29:17 The holiday season has officially begun and many of us are giving thought to gifts for friends and family. Why not look to your garden as a source ? Veggies, fruits, herbs and flowers all can be used to create thoughtful gifts that don’t take much ... http://www.roanoke.com//living/homegarden/downtoearth/1505849-6/gifts-from-the-garden.html downtoearth 30252139@rss.roanoke.com Wed, 15 May 2013 17:29:17