Frederick Law Olmsted's 189th Birthday

Today is Frederick Law Olmsted's 189th Birthday. Frederick Law Olmsted is recognized as the founder of the profession of landscape architecture and one of the nation's foremost park designers.

For more information on the man and his legacy check out these websites…

http://www.fredericklawolmsted.com

http://www.olmstedparks.org

http://www.emeraldnecklace.org

Gardening Tip of the Week - Q & A

Q: What is the difference between mulch and compost?

A: Compost should be worked into the soil to make it more fertile. Whereas mulch is spread atop the soil, both to protect the soil from the elements and to suppress weeds.

Happy Earth Day!

Happy Earth Day! What do you do to celebrate Earth Day? To learn more about Earth Day and find out 30 Things you can do to be green check out these websites…

Earth Day
http://www.earthday.org/earth-day-2011

Gardening Tip of the Week – Q&A

Q: What is a companion planting chart?

A: A companion planting chart lists plants and partner plants with a variety of beneficial interactive properties. Gardeners can use these charts to create helpful pairings, which improve overall garden health and vitality.