What's Happening!

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• Garden Trend Surveys
• A Gardener's New Years Resolution
• In Winter, Get Ready For Next Season
• A Gift of Chrysanthemums

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Garden Trend Surveys

There was definitely a growth in edibles gardening in 2009 from both experienced gardeners and an influx of new gardeners.

From the Garden Writers Association web site: According to the 2009 Edibles Gardening Trends Research Report conducted by the Garden Writers Association Foundation (GWAF) in November, over 41 million U.S. households (38%) grew a vegetable garden in 2009." Click here for the full story.

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A Gardener's New Years Resolution

Repeat after me: I (state your name) do solemnly swear to resolve this year: • To find all of my pruners, shovels, rakes, gloves, and other garden gadgets this winter and sharpen, fix, and clean all of them. I promise that I will scrub off all of the rusty edges and treat them with a fresh coat of oil. I will toss all of my gloves, whether they have a mate or not, into the washer. -- Kelly Heidbreder, The Toledo Blade

Excellent advice, and many more tips are available when you read the rest of the Gardener's New Years Day pledge in the December 30, 2009 issue of The Toledo Blade.

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In Winter, Get Ready For Next Season

Winter gardening tips abound on the Net. Below is very small sampling that can help you get a better, faster start for next season.

• Welcome To Winter Gardening Tips
• Growing Vegetables During the Fall and Winter
• Gardening Activities for the Fall and Winter
• Winter Gardening Tips (Illinois Extension)
• Winter Gardening Tips (Vermont Weather Vane)
• Winter Gardening: The Hibernating Season
• Brighten Up Your Winter Garden With Colorful Berries
• Winter Gardening Tips (Home Owner Net)
• Winter Gardening Tips (Morton Arboretum)

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A Gift of Chrysanthemums

Symbols of wealth, fidelity and truth, chrysanthemums have been grown in Chinese gardens for more than 2,000 years. A gift of chrysanthemum flowers conveys your pure intentions, whether to a spouse, friend or business associate. -- Teleflora.com

Today, chrysanthemums are popular in Northwest Ohio gardens, too, and those with pure intentions will find a range of sizes, shapes, and colors available. Visit your favorite Maumee Valley Grower now, or look for locally grown flowers at your favorite shopping destination; you’ll get the best product, the most helpful service, and you’ll help keep our local economy strong.

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The Maumee Valley Growers Tarta Bus - watch for it around town!

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