Patio-Ponics

07/27/2010

As of July 31, 2010 we will close the doors to Patio-Ponics . I would like to thank everyone for their support over the past two years.

06/01/2010

Information Technology News, Reviews, and Analysis

05/24/2010

Garden Center Industry News and Events. Research from USDA ARS seeks to answer this horticulture conundrum

05/19/2010

researchers have found in landfills legible 30-year old newspapers,
5-year old lettuce, and 10-year old hot dogs

Bright Green Marin by Jan Alff Wiegel It all started with a question about compostable forks. MoreMarin columnist Dorette Sommer-Franks and I were talking about the impact of plastics and take-out containers on the environment and the pervasiveness of "green-washing....

05/18/2010

Ever heard of permaculture? If not, you probably will very soon.

05/17/2010

Garden Center Industry News and Events. Disease is likely being introduced on infected transplants

04/29/2010

Rain Barrels are in!

Did you know 2 inches of rain on an average size rooftop will yield over 200 GALLONS of FREE water.

04/27/2010

According to Philips designers, if you're the type who grows a bit of basil on the windowsill, you'll be addicted to raising your own crustaceans in no time.

01/25/2010

Architects and federal officials plan one of the world's most extensive vertical gardens:250-foot-tall trellises designed to shade the side of an 18-story office building in Portland, Ore.

01/07/2010

By: Nikki Phipps Did you know that office plants can be good for you? It’s true. Not only can plants enhance the overall appearance in the office, but they can also reduce stress and eliminate air pollutants. A healthy, happy employee can increase productivity to

01/07/2010

Tips on how to protect your indoor plants in the winter

12/14/2009

Poinsettia death trip!

Garden Center Industry News and Events. Many consumers kill their holiday plants with neglect in about two weeks