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Gardening in Utica and Central NY? The average last spring frost falls around May 7, and the first fall frost hits about Oct 6. Use these dates to plan planting and protect your crops.

In New York, knowing the first fall frost date is crucial for successful gardening. This date guieds gardeners on when to harvest tender crops, plant fall vegetables, and protect sensitive plants.

There are a lot of 'lawn' rules in New York State. You CANNOT use these weed and feeds on you lawn.

Most "kitchen scraps" gardeners know that one can regrow all sorts of fruits and vegetables from the grocery store or farmer's market. But did you know you can grow this...from seed?

I bought 3 fairly big bags of compost from the recycling center. I do not yet have a garden for which to use said compost. The operative word here is yet. I don't have a garden yet.

I suppose I could grow a small container garden on our apartment balcony. I suppose one tomato plant is better than none. And maybe I will. Or maybe, I'll have time (I don't) to take my Townsquare co-workers up on their offer to start an office garden. Who knows. My point is, the title of this post is "5 Things I'm Planting in my Imaginary Garden". And right now I don't have an actual garden so, we'll stay with the theme. I've added pictures from my actual gardens past, just because.

Water adds so much to a garden. And while ponds and pools are nice, the trickle and splash of an active fountain breathes fresh air and even a bit of a mystical quality into your garden oasis. When it comes to choosing or building a fountain for your garden, there are many options available to you. Some of these options can be quite complex (if you so desire), but they don’t have to be.

Sometimes gardens are for growing things, and sometimes gardens are for constructing massive playgrounds for you and your friends.

Oriskany, NY (WIBX) - Oriskany is now home to an award winning garden, as the Parker F. Scripture Botanical Gardens took third place in the first annual All-America Selections Landscape Design Contest. The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County won honors in the category one group, competing against other gardens receiving fewer than 10,000 visitors each year...

Utica, NY (WIBX) - A local community garden is asking for your help getting a $15,000 grant.