Top Ten 2009 Gardening Trends (Lexington Clipper-Herald)

(ARA) - Americans craving authenticity and fretting over a bleak economy have reinvigorated the trend to grow-it-yourself (GIY). From blueberries to houseplants, GIY is the new mantra as folks turn "back to the future" to simplify their lives while gardening for the greener good.

Program offers tips for winter gardening (The Springfield News-Leader)

The Master Gardeners of Greene County are hosting a Gardening Inside and Out program from 8:30 a.m. to noon Jan. 24 in the second floor meeting room inside the St. John's Cancer Center at 2005 S. Fremont Ave.

You caught me daydreaming about spring and gardening (The Express-Times)

Burpee catalog is an inspiration.

Avondale man, 90, drowns in backyard pool (The Arizona Republic)

A 90-year-old Avondale man who enjoyed gardening and doing small tasks inside and outside his home drowned in his backyard pool Monday afternoon, police said.

New year offers plethora of gardening learning activities (The Vicksburg Post)

Happy New Year! I truly hope you all had a Merry Christmas and a joyous holiday season. In spite of having to replace a water heater and having to make an unexpected trip to the dentist for a chipped tooth, I really enjoyed the last couple of weeks.