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Americans finding soaring food prices hard to stomach can battle back by growing their own food. [Click image for a larger version] Dean Fosdick Dean Fosdick

Home vegetable gardens appear to be booming as a result of the twin movements to eat local and pinch pennies.

At the Southeastern Flower Show in Atlanta this winter, D. Landreth Seed Co. of New Freedom, Pa., sold three to four times more seed packets than last year, says Barb Melera, president. "This is the first time I've ever heard people say, 'I can grow this more cheaply than I can buy it in the supermarket.' That's a 180-degree turn from the norm."

Roger Doiron, a gardener and fresh-food advocate from Scarborough, Maine, said he turned $85 worth of seeds into more than six months of vegetables for his family of five.

A year later, he says, the family still had "several quarts of tomato sauce, bags of mixed vegetables and ice-cube trays of pesto in the freezer; 20 heads of garlic, a five-gallon crock of sauerkraut, more homegrown hot-pepper sauce than one family could comfortably eat in a year and three sorts of squash, which we make into soups, stews and bread."

She compares the current period of market uncertainty with that of the early- to mid-20th century when the concept of victory gardens became popular.

"A lot of companies during the world wars and the Great Depression era encouraged vegetable gardening as a way of addressing layoffs, reduced wages and such," she says. "Some companies, like U.S. Steel, made gardens available at the workplace. Railroads provided easements they'd rent to employees and others for gardening."

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Container Gardening view detail comment email this

Brief articles about container gardening and small-space gardening. Covers topics such as container water gardens, gardening as a renter, growing lavender and roses in containers, and space-saving ideas. From the Colorado State University Cooperative Extension.
http://www.colostate.edu/Depts/CoopExt/4DMG/Plants/contain.htm
Topics: Gardening
Last updated Feb 7, 2006

Gardening: Small Space view detail comment email this

Plans and ideas for gardening in small spaces, including containers, small lots and courtyards, side yards, and decks. Some articles include before-and-after photos and specific plant suggestions. From the website for HGTV.
http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/gl_design_small_space/
Topics: Gardening
Last updated Feb 7, 2006

Vegetable Garden: Intensive Gardening Methods view detail comment email this

Describes methods of gardening to make the best use of space and grow as much produce as possible, using raised beds, vertical gardening (such as trellises and poles), interplanting, close spacing, and succession and relay planting. Includes plant spacing recommendations and discusses “which crops bring the most value per square foot of garden space.” From the Arizona Cooperative Extension, University of Arizona.
http://cals.arizona.edu/pubs/garden/mg/vegetable/intensive.html
Topics: Gardening
Last updated Feb 8, 2006

Vegetable Gardening in Containers view detail comment email this

This illustrated article provides ideas for growing vegetables in containers such as pots and planter boxes. Discusses crop selection, growing media, fertilization, water, light, and diseases and insects. Includes planting charts and sample vegetable varieties for containers. From the Texas Cooperative Extension, Texas A&M University.
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/extension/container/container.html
Topics: Gardening
Last updated Feb 7, 2006

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Asparagus view detail comment email this

Growing instructions for asparagus, “one of the first vegetables ready to harvest in the spring.” Covers planting, care, harvesting, problems (asparagus beetle and asparagus rust), selection and storage, preparation and serving, and preservation. From the University of Illinois Extension.
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/veggies/asparagus1.html
Topics: Fruits & Vegetables, Gardening
Last updated Apr 25, 2006

Easy Gardening: Carrots view detail comment email this

Illustrated guidelines for growing carrots in the home garden. Discusses soil preparation and planting, insects and diseases, and harvesting. From the Texas Agricultural Extension Service, Texas A&M University.
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/extension/easygardening/carrot/carrot.html
Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Gardening
Last updated May 4, 2005

Gourmet Potatoes view detail comment email this

This article provides information about growing, harvesting, and preparing potatoes. Includes the favorite potato varieties of a chef and restaurant owner, and some simple cooking ideas. This site also includes an article on colored potato varieties . From the online version of Organic Gardening magazine.
http://www.organicgardening.com/feature/0,7518,s1-5-16-159,00.html
Topics: Fruits & Vegetables, Gardening
Last updated Nov 22, 2004

Hot Potatoes! — Planting Potatoes view detail comment email this

Provides illustrated instructions for a simple potato growing method. Includes a video clip showing preparation and planting instructions and a link to a related article on unusual potato varieties. From the online version of Garden Gate magazine.
http://www.gardengatemagazine.com/extras/52potatoplanting.php
Topics: Fruits & Vegetables, Gardening
Last updated May 27, 2006

Square Foot Gardening (SFG) view detail comment email this

“Square Foot Gardening is a uniquely simplified method of gardening that produces 100% of the harvest in only 20% of the space — AND — without all the hard work and drudgery of single row gardening.” The site explains how to set up beds and has a regular column from the author and information on SFG applications around the world. Portions of the site are also available in several other languages.
http://squarefootgardening.com/
Topics: Gardening, The Human Body
Last updated Apr 7, 2004

A Taste of Gardening view detail comment email this

This series on gardening basics features sections on garden planning, planting, growing transplants (planting dates for Chicago area only), composting, insect and disease control, herbs, and harvesting and storing vegetables. Includes handy charts describing how and when to harvest vegetables and herbs, and simple diagrams of a compost pile and vegetable storage systems. From the University of Illinois Extension.
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/tog/
Topics: Gardening
Last updated Apr 5, 2006

Vegetable Garden: Intensive Gardening Methods view detail comment email this

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Vegetable MD Online view detail comment email this

Vegetable MD Online provides access to fact sheets produced by Cornell University’s Department of Plant Pathology. Diseases of about two dozen vegetables and fruits are listed by crop. There is a photo gallery of diseased plants, news articles and disease alerts, a glossary of plant pathology terms, and links to vegetable IPM (integrated pest management) sites.
http://vegetablemdonline.ppath.cornell.edu/
Topics: Crops, Gardening, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants
Last updated Apr 14, 2002

Vegetable Research & Information Center: Broccoli view detail comment email this

Collection of documents on broccoli, including broccoli production in California (also available in Spanish), production costs, integrated pest management, broccoli in the home garden, post-harvest handling of this vegetable, and links to related sites. From the University of California Cooperative Extension.
http://vric.ucdavis.edu/selectnewcrop.broccoli.htm
Topics: California: Agriculture, California: Environment & Energy, California: Science, Crops, Gardening, Plants
Last updated Jun 8, 2005

Vegetable Research & Information Center: Carrots view detail comment email this

This collection of documents on carrots includes details about carrot production in California (also available in Spanish), carrot production costs, carrots in the home garden, integrated pest management, and post-harvest handling of the vegetable. From the University of California Cooperative Extension.
http://vric.ucdavis.edu/selectnewcrop.carrot.htm
Topics: California Agriculture: Crops, Crops, Gardening
Last updated May 4, 2005

Vegetable Research & Information Center: Cauliflower view detail comment email this

Collection of documents on cauliflower, including cauliflower production in California (also available in Spanish), production costs, integrated pest management, cauliflower in the home garden, post-harvest handling of this vegetable, and links to related sites. From the University of California Cooperative Extension.
http://vric.ucdavis.edu/selectnewcrop.cauli.htm
Topics: Agriculture, California: Agriculture, California: Environment & Energy, California: Science, Crops, Gardening, Plants
Last updated Jun 8, 2005

Vegetable Research & Information Center: Spinach view detail comment email this

Publications on spinach as a crop in California, including “Spinach Production in California,” “Home Garden Spinach,” post-harvest information, and the USDA crop profile for spinach. From the University of California Cooperative Extension.
http://vric.ucdavis.edu/selectnewcrop.spinach.htm
Topics: California: Environment & Energy, California: Science, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Gardening, Plants
Last updated Jun 21, 2005

Vegetable Research & Information Center view detail comment email this

Vast quantities of information related to vegetables. Browse crops from artichokes to watermelon, or browse topics such as compost, food safety, pests, biotechnology, or soil. Find vegetable jokes (including potato haiku) in the section “History, Humor, Science Proj.” Some content also available in Spanish. From the Department of Vegetable Crops, University of California. Searchable.
http://vric.ucdavis.edu/
Topics: Agriculture, California Agriculture: Crops, California: Agriculture, California: Environment & Energy, California: Science, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Gardening, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Nonfiction by Genre, Nutrition & Food Safety, Plants, Poetry, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment
Last updated May 27, 2005

Victory Gardens view detail comment email this

Site for a “project funded by the City of San Francisco to support the transition of backyard, front yard, window boxes, rooftops, and unused land into organic food production areas. The SF Victory Garden program builds on the successful Victory Garden programs of WWI and WWII but redefines ‘Victory’ in the pressing context of urban sustainability.” Features information about the garden planted in front of San Francisco City Hall in 2008 and a FAQ.
http://www.sfvictorygardens.org/
Topics: California: Gardening, Gardening, San Francisco Bay Area: Oakland, San Jose, more ...
Last updated Jul 8, 2008

Watch Your Garden Grow view detail comment email this

A guide to growing, storing, and preparing vegetables. Features list of recommended varieties, information about when and how to plant, nutrition and health facts, tips for home preservation, and recipes for over 30 vegetables such as asparagus, beans, carrots, eggplant, okra, parsnips, pumpkins, rhubarb, and winter squash. Most material also available in Spanish. From the University of Illinois Extension and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/veggies/
Topics: Gardening
Last updated Nov 27, 2007

Watch Your Garden Grow: Corn view detail comment email this

Information about growing corn in the home garden, including discussion of planting, care, harvesting, pests and diseases, storage, and cooking and preservation. Includes descriptions of yellow, white, and bicolor corn varieties. Also available in Spanish. From the University of Illinois Extension.
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/veggies/corn1.html
Topics: Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Gardening
Last updated Mar 30, 2005

Within These Walls... Victory Garden view detail comment email this

Article about victory gardens, which were “vegetable gardens planted during the world wars to ensure an adequate food supply for civilians and troops.” Features a bibliography, related links, and images. From the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.
http://americanhistory.si.edu/house/yourvisit/victorygarden.asp
Topics: Gardening, Wars & Conflicts
Last updated Mar 8, 2005

World Carrot Museum view detail comment email this

This online museum is dedicated to “the humble carrot.” It features history, recipes, growing information, crafts, activities for children, trivia, and other features. Nutrition section notes that the health content “is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a replacement for medical advice from your personal physician.” From an enthusiast.
http://website.lineone.net/~stolarczyk/
Topics: Food & Cooking, Gardening
Last updated May 3, 2005

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Arid Lands Newsletter view detail comment email this

This twice yearly newsletter, published in both Web and e-mail formats, focuses on global events and issues confronting researchers, resource managers, and policy makers in arid areas. Archived. Covers a broad range of issues including water management, ecotourism, small farm management, urban agriculture, desertification, biodiversity, desert literature, and desert architecture.
http://ag.arizona.edu/OALS/ALN/ALNHome.html
Topics: Agriculture, Environment, Gardening, Geography
Last updated Jan 5, 2004

Brooklyn Botanic Garden: BBG’s Online Library of Gardening Information view detail comment email this

This site features “gardening articles and growing tips” selected from Brooklyn Botanic Garden horticultural newsletters, handbooks, and guides. Topics include gardening techniques, garden design, wildlife gardening, wildflowers, kitchen gardening (vegetables, fruits, herbs, recipes), houseplants, urban gardening, botany, ecology, plant conservation, and pests and diseases.
http://www.bbg.org/gar2/topics/
Topics: Animals, Crops, Environment, Gardening
Last updated May 18, 2005

Composting With Red Wiggler Worms view detail comment email this

How to keep compost bins, both inside and outside, in which worms do the work. The information “is based on the experiences of a network of worm composters linked to City Farmer, Vancouver, and the excellent and practical book: Worms Eat My Garbage by Mary Appelhof.” Also links to related sites about composting and about worms. City Farmer, “Canada’s Office of Urban Agriculture,” is a nonprofit organization.
http://www.cityfarmer.org/wormcomp61.html
Topics: Agriculture, Animals, Gardening
Last updated Apr 16, 2005

Georgia Center for Urban Agriculture view detail comment email this

This research center’s mission is “to define and address constraints to economic growth, to promote environmental stewardship, and to enhance the development and the delivery of science-based information” about urban agriculture. The site contains gardening tips and answers to commonly asked questions, links to related sites, and more. From the University of Georgia, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.
http://apps.caes.uga.edu/urbanag/
Topics: Agriculture, Gardening
Last updated Apr 15, 2008

Urban Agriculture Notes by City Farmer view detail comment email this

Reports on worm composting, waterwise gardening, sprouting, community gardens, and more. Topics include regions around the world, community gardens, gardening with children, hydroponics, insects, livestock, and water. This site is lengthy and disorganized, but searchable. Some information is specific to the Vancouver and larger British Columbia regions of Canada. City Farmer, “Canada’s Office of Urban Agriculture,” is a nonprofit organization.
http://www.cityfarmer.org/
Topics: Agriculture, Gardening
Last updated Apr 2, 2004

The Vertical Farm view detail comment email this

Discussion about the need for “vertical farms,” a new approach to indoor farming. It is envisioned that such farms will be “efficient (cheap to construct and safe to operate) ... many stories high, [and] will be situated in the heart of the world’s urban centers.” The site features an essay, plans, and designs. From a professor and students at Columbia University.
http://www.verticalfarm.com
Topics: Agriculture, Gardening, Science, Science, Technology
Last updated Aug 24, 2005

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BBC Food view detail comment email this

Articles, recipes, and other food-related information from the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). Features a searchable and browsable directory of recipes from the BBC’s cooking shows, including vegetarian and seasonal dishes. Also offers interviews with chefs, feature articles, program details, a glossary, and sections on healthy eating, children’s nutrition, and cooking basics. lii.org Record of the Month for October, 2003.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/
Topics: Food & Cooking, Nutrition & Food Safety
Last updated May 11, 2005

Chow view detail comment email this

Collection of recipes, articles, message boards, and multimedia features that celebrate food, drink, and fun. The videos depict various kitchen maneuvers such as trussing a chicken, making a piecrust dough, and opening a bottle of wine. Also includes food and serving-related gift suggestions. Sign up if you want to contribute comments on recipes. From CNET.
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Topics: Food & Cooking
Last updated Jun 4, 2007

Digital Librarian: Food and Drink view detail comment email this

An annotated directory of sites related to food and drink, arranged alphabetically. Maintained by Margaret Vail Anderson, a librarian in Cortland, New York.
http://www.digital-librarian.com/food.html
Topics: Food & Cooking, Travel
Last updated May 11, 2005

The eGullet Society for Culinary Arts & Letters view detail comment email this

An online community for discussing food and drink. Topics include cooking, restaurants and travel, food media and news, and adventures in eating. The forum threads may be read without joining the “Society.” Basic membership is free, and entitles members to receive eGullet Society mailings. Searchable.
http://forums.egullet.org
Topics: Food & Cooking
Last updated Nov 3, 2004

FabulousFoods.com view detail comment email this

Recipes; message boards; low-fat, holiday, and other theme cooking; and much more. Thousands of entries. Browsable and searchable.
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Topics: Food & Cooking, Recipes & Food Preparation
Last updated May 11, 2005

Food Consumption Trends view detail comment email this

Collection of links to resources about trends in food consumption, with an emphasis on the U.S. Topics include consumer demand for fruits and vegetables, whole grains, convenience food, household food spending, and eating away from home. From the Agricultural Marketing Resource Center (AgMRC) at Iowa State University.
http://www.agmrc.org/agmrc/markets/Food/foodconsumptiontrends.htm
Topics: Food & Cooking, Industries, Statistics
Last updated Apr 19, 2006

The Food Museum view detail comment email this

All in one place are “food exhibits, news/issues, resources, food history, answers to your food questions, book reviews and just plain fun.” As of November 2002, some other features are listed but not available.
http://www.foodmuseum.com/
Topics: Food & Cooking
Last updated Jul 7, 2005

Food Network view detail comment email this

The “companion website to cable’s premiere destination for food and lifestyle programming.” There are over 20,000 recipes from various shows, entertaining suggestions, profiles of different chefs, cookbook reviews, a wine section, and schedules for the shows. Searchable.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/
Topics: California and Washington Wine, Food & Cooking, Recipes & Food Preparation
Last updated Jan 15, 2007

Food Outlook view detail comment email this

Includes information on the global food situation, outlook for basic foodstuffs, trends in pricing and more for cereals, meats, dairy products, and fertilizers. An online newsletter from the Food and Agriculture Association (FAO) of the United Nations.
http://www.fao.org/waicent/faoinfo/economic/giews/english/fo/index.htm
Topics: Agriculture, Food & Cooking
Last updated May 11, 2005

Food Resource view detail comment email this

An annotated directory of original documents and links to “science-base and business savvy information for the food and health industry.” Topics include chemicals, nutrition, pesticides, recipes, texture, schools, newspapers, ingredients, and more. From Oregon State University.
http://food.oregonstate.edu/
Topics: Food & Cooking
Last updated May 11, 2005

Food Theme Month Links view detail comment email this

A collection of links to materials about various foods, wellness topics, and holiday meals related to specific months of the year. Topics include Oatmeal Month in January, American Heart Month in February, National Barbecue Month in May, National Watermelon Day in August, and Thanksgiving meal tips for November. From the University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension in Lancaster County
http://lancaster.unl.edu/food/ciqlinks.htm
Topics: Food & Cooking, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays and Observances Individually, Recipes & Food Preparation
Last updated May 11, 2005

food411.com view detail comment email this

A directory of food and food-related businesses, “designed by food enthusiasts for food enthusiasts.” Includes sources of foods, cooking supplies, magazines and blogs, health and weight loss sites, recipe collections, and restaurant guides. “Each and every listing has been carefully reviewed and hand-selected. We are not compensated in any way by our listed sites.” Searchable.
http://www.food411.com
Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Food & Cooking
Last updated Jun 28, 2005

Hot Topics: Science of Cooking view detail comment email this

“According to the adage, you are what you eat. Now some experts think that it could be our cooking skills which raised Homo sapiens above the other apes.” This site explores the science underlying the heating of food, including the chemistry of cooking, cooking tips from celebrity chefs (with scientific explanations), and a video on how to fry the perfect chip (French fry). From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/hottopics/cooking/
Topics: Food & Cooking
Last updated Oct 20, 2005

Ochef view detail comment email this

Questions and answers about food and cooking. Search, or brows by topic such as dairy and eggs, equipment, safety, sauces and dressing, and seafood. Includes material about the history of ingredients and holiday menu ideas. Also includes links to items for sale. “A daily publication of Food News Service, which syndicates food news and articles to newspapers, magazine publishers, and Internet sites.”
http://www.ochef.com
Topics: Food & Cooking
Last updated Jan 22, 2007

Sally’s Place view detail comment email this

A site for “food, beverage and travel enthusiasts.” Includes international directories of restaurants and farmers’ markets; recipes and articles on ethnic cuisine, beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, kitchen accessories, and places for travelers; book reviews; and interviews with winemakers and chefs. Much of the content of this site emphasizes the San Francisco Bay Area. Searchable.
http://www.sallys-place.com/
Topics: Agriculture, Beverages, California and Washington Wine, Food & Cooking, Nonfiction by Genre, Recipes & Food Preparation, Recipes by Region
Last updated May 11, 2005

Supermarket Guru view detail comment email this

This site features the latest food and health trend news from food marketing columnist and radio and TV reporter Phil Lempert. Provides daily updates and weekly features on new product hits and misses, current and archived columns, “stolen” restaurant recipes, weight loss diaries, resources for food industry professionals, and related food and diet information. Registration (free) required to use some site features.
http://supermarketguru.com
Topics: Business, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Food & Cooking, Industries, Nutrition & Food Safety
Last updated May 11, 2005

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All Crafts view detail comment email this

A collection of holiday, nature, needlework, basketry, computer, paper, soap, candle, wood, rubber stamp, scrapbooking, and many other kinds of craft projects. “Along with hundreds of crafting ideas in dozens of categories, there are reviews of craft kits, links to crafts magazines and suppliers, and a handy search engine that makes it easy to search for your favorite activity.” There are also message boards on various topics.
http://www.allcrafts.net/
Topics: Crafts, Hobbies, Holidays & Observances, Magazines
Last updated Jun 3, 2005

A Big List of Sites That Teach You How To Do Stuff view detail comment email this

Annotated list of “general interest sites that give quality instruction on all sorts of fun and useful projects. Including, sometimes, how to build a deck or bake a cake.” Includes links to sites such as Instructables, eHow, and About.com. From ReadWriteWeb, a blog that provides Web technology news, reviews, and analysis.
http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/tutorial_sites.php
Topics: Crafts, Ready Reference & Quick Facts
Last updated Jul 15, 2008

Church of Craft view detail comment email this

The Church of Craft, with several chapters throughout the world, provides “contact, craft support, advice, knowhowto, instructions, directions, tips, tricks, inspiration, and the blinding love of craft to all who seek it.” The site’s sections include “Church” (mission statement and information about starting your own chapter), “Steeple” (articles), “Doors” (meetings and events listed by city), and “People” (photographs).
http://www.churchofcraft.org/
Topics: Crafts
Last updated Jun 3, 2005

Craft in America view detail comment email this

Companion to a 2007 television documentary designed to allow Americans to discover “the importance that craftsmanship has played in the founding and future of our country.” Features education material, video clips, and details about featured artists for three themes: memory (craft’s history in America), landscape (relationship between the artists and their physical environment), and community (spiritual connection artists have to their communities). Also includes an online exhibit of works by modern craft artists.
http://www.pbs.org/craftinamerica/
Topics: Crafts
Last updated Jun 7, 2007

Craft: Craftzine.com view detail comment email this

Companion website to the print publication Craft (starting Fall 2006), from the publishers of Make magazine. A blog features craft projects, listings for craft fairs and other events, and descriptions of craft-related websites. The site also feature podcasts, a message board, and links to other craft project tutorials, such as a skirt made from a broken umbrella and crocheted and knitted items. From O’Reilly Media, Inc.
http://www.craftzine.com/
Topics: Crafts
Last updated Sep 18, 2006

Crafts for Kids view detail comment email this

“These crafts projects are for preschool, kindergarten and elementary school children. The crafts use materials found around the house, like egg cartons, cardboard, paper, boxes, string, crayons, paint, glue, etc.” There are over forty different craft topics, such as dinosaurs, holidays, and thank you gifts. Each craft includes the supplies needed, complete instructions (which an adult might need to interpret), and pictures of each stage of construction.
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/
Topics: Crafts, Holidays & Observances
Last updated Jun 3, 2005

Craftster.org view detail comment email this

This site “is a repository for hip, crafty, diy (do it yourself) projects. People who have crafty urges, but who are not excited by cross stitched bunnies and crocheted toilet paper cozies, can show off their current craft projects, ask advice on future projects and get inspiration for new endeavors.” Includes forums for projects involving housewares, clothing, recycled materials, and more. Searchable.
http://www.craftster.org/
Topics: Crafts
Last updated Jul 15, 2007

Crayola view detail comment email this

Get an idea for a new art project, print a card or a coloring sheet, or design a fireworks show (in Games ) at this crayon manufacturer’s website. Each activity lists the materials and steps involved in completing it.
http://www.crayola.com/kids/
Topics: Crafts
Last updated Jan 20, 2007

Fun in the Sun view detail comment email this

Collection of summer-themed arts and crafts project ideas for children. Includes illustrated instructions for backyard activities, beach and summer camp crafts, and summer parties. Also include recipes and game descriptions. From Family Fun magazine.
http://familyfun.go.com/parties/holiday/minisite/summer-main-ms/
Topics: Crafts, Recreation
Last updated Jun 8, 2006

Hands On Crafts for Kids view detail comment email this

This companion site to the public television program of the same name features craft projects for children ages 7 to 12. The fun, colorful site provides dozens of projects for children (such as journals, recycled stationery, soaps, mobiles, pillows), with more added every month. Includes a program schedule, a message board, and resources for teachers.
http://www.craftsforkids.com/
Topics: Crafts, Recreation, Television
Last updated Jun 3, 2005

Instructables view detail comment email this

This site provides “a step-by-step collaboration system that helps you record and share your projects with a mixture of images, text, ingredient lists, CAD files, and more.” Includes instructions for hundreds of projects, many that are technology related (such as making a robot from a computer mouse and building a portable light) and others that are not (such as constructing a marshmallow gun from plastic pipes). From an engineering design and technology innovation company.
http://www.instructables.com
Topics: Crafts, Technology
Last updated Mar 9, 2006

Joann.com: Project Ideas view detail comment email this

A wide assortment of projects for crafts such as decorative painting, quilting and other needlework, rubber stamping, and scrapbooking. There are also crafts for children of all ages. The instructions are clear and easy to understand. From a fabrics and crafts company.
http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog.jsp?CATID=cat1001
Topics: Crafts, Hobbies
Last updated Jun 13, 2007

Kaboose: Crafts view detail comment email this

Instructions for projects for children, including projects using recycled materials, gift projects, and seasonal and holiday crafts.
http://crafts.kaboose.com/
Topics: Crafts, Holidays & Observances
Last updated Aug 28, 2008

Museum of Arts & Design view detail comment email this

Official website for this New York museum, formerly the American Craft Museum, that “collects, displays, and interprets objects in ceramic, glass, fiber, metal and wood that honor innovation in art, craft and design.” The site features images of selected works from the permanent collection and from exhibitions. Includes teacher resource packets for selected exhibits, such as for “Radical Lace & Subversive Knitting” and “Contemporary Netsuke: Masterful Miniatures.”
http://www.madmuseum.org
Topics: Crafts, Museums, Museums by Place: United States
Last updated Jun 4, 2007

Styrofoam Brand Products: Crafts view detail comment email this

Dozens of projects using Styrofoam balls, sheets, and other foam products. Includes home decorations, centerpieces and wreaths, projects for specific holidays and special occasions, “cuddly critters,” classroom projects, and more. Provides general tips for using Styrofoam, the brand name for extruded polystyrene foam products. From Dow Chemical Company, the manufacturer of Styrofoam.
http://craft.dow.com
Topics: Crafts, Holidays & Observances
Last updated Jan 3, 2006

The White House Collection of American Crafts view detail comment email this

An online exhibit of contemporary American craft objects in fiber, ceramics, glass, metal, and wood. Although the collection is no longer at the White House, this Web site provides a tour showing the objects in their White House setting. The works are also displayed individually with descriptions in text and audio. There are brief biographies of the artists, artists’ comments, and an artist index. From the Smithsonian American Art Museum.
http://americanart.si.edu/collections/exhibits/whc/index.html
Topics: Art by Region, Artists, Crafts
Last updated Jun 3, 2005

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The Garden Gate view detail comment email this

This is an annotated directory of selected gardening sites and contains useful original material. “Quick Search” provides “access to the most popular search engines.”
http://garden-gate.prairienet.org/
Topics: Gardening
Last updated May 4, 2005

The Garden Helper view detail comment email this

Advice on starting a garden and growing, maintaining, and cultivating flowers, trees, fruits, vegetables, grasses, and shrubs. Plants for Specific Needs is about the care and culture of various types of plants and growing environments. Site offers solutions to problems from drainage and moving plants to repelling pests such as slugs and snails and weeds. Other useful articles include composting, fertilizing, garden tools, gardening with children, and planting a new lawn. Searchable.
http://www.thegardenhelper.com/
Topics: Crops, Gardening, Plants by Name
Last updated May 4, 2005

Garden Related Articles view detail comment email this

This collection of gardening articles features tips on birds, butterflies, composting, container gardening, fertilizers, flowers, fountains, garden accents, trees, vegetables, and many other topics. Note: contains commercial content and ads. From a garden decor company; articles come from a variety of gardening authors and gardening website owners.
http://www.water-fountains-and-garden-decor.com/garden-related-articles.html
Topics: Gardening
Last updated Jan 31, 2006

GardenGuides.com view detail comment email this

This site provides basic fact sheets on different types of flowers, vegetables, and herbs; gardening tips and techniques; articles; discussion forums; and links to related resources. Searchable.
http://www.gardenguides.com
Topics: Gardening
Last updated Jun 13, 2005

Gardening & Health view detail comment email this

Collection of fact sheets on gardening health and safety topics, such as plant allergies, power tool safety, carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, heat stress, sunburn and skin cancer, and protecting your hands, feet, knees, and back. From the Virginia Cooperative Extension.
http://www.ext.vt.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Docs.woa/wa/getcat?cat=ir-ln-gh
Topics: Gardening, Outdoor Recreation, Public Health & Safety
Last updated May 16, 2006

The Gardening Launch Pad view detail comment email this

About 5000 gardening-related links are organized into over 100 interest categories, including specific plant species, gardening with children, horticulture libraries and societies, tools, organic gardening, weeds, weather, and Xeriscape. The site, which is geared to the home gardener, originates from Austin, Texas, but is international in scope. From a longtime gardener and Master Composter.
http://GardeningLaunchPad.com/
Topics: Gardening
Last updated May 4, 2005

Gardening Q&A view detail comment email this

While the focus of this site is gardening in Illinois, much of the advice is useful anywhere. Find concise solutions to common gardening problems with flowers, fruits, houseplants, lawns and groundcover, pests and diseases, soils and fertilizers, trees and shrubs, and vegetables. Also has short features on planting to attract birds and butterflies, holiday plants, compost and mulch, whether certain plants are edible, mixtures and recipes, and winterizing gardens. From University of Illinois Extension.
http://www.solutions.uiuc.edu/state/hort31.html
Topics: Agriculture, Gardening
Last updated Nov 1, 2008

GardenWeb: The Internet’s Garden Community view detail comment email this

Contains gardening advice and FAQs, a database of “plant images and data as well as links to information sources,” a glossary of botanical terms, discussion forums, mailorder sources, a nationwide calendar of gardening events, a list of plant societies and clubs, and more. Searchable.
http://www.gardenweb.com/
Topics: Gardening
Last updated May 4, 2005

The Helpful Gardener view detail comment email this

An abundance of gardening tips are presented in this collection of articles on topics such as bonsai, native plants, roses, perennials, and other gardening subjects. Includes a message board. From a garden designer who specializes in Japanese and native gardens.
http://www.helpfulgardener.com/
Topics: Gardening
Last updated Mar 29, 2005

Home Gardening view detail comment email this

This site provides “ecologically sound, science-based practices” for gardening and lawn care. Features illustrated growing guides for specific flowers and vegetables, a tutorial on designing flower gardens, lawn care tips and techniques, and fact sheets on gardening techniques, avoiding pests and diseases, and lawns. From Cornell University.
http://www.gardening.cornell.edu/homegardening/
Topics: Gardening
Last updated May 22, 2007

The Mediterranean Garden Society view detail comment email this

This group is “an international forum devoted to furthering knowledge and appreciation of plants and gardens suited to the Mediterranean climate regions of the world” such as Greece, Italy, southern France, and California. Site features selected illustrated articles from its journal, features about some Mediterranean gardens, details about a member’s seed exchange, list of local branches, and related material.
http://www.mediterraneangardensociety.org
Topics: Gardening
Last updated Apr 3, 2008

National Garden Month view detail comment email this

“April is National Garden Month, a time to celebrate making our lives greener.” The site features materials to help commemorate this event in your community. Includes instructions for activities (such as growing herbs in pots and making plant-based dyes), a calendar of garden-related events, and articles on topics such as community gardens, eating well, and security of our food supply. From the National Gardening Association (NGA).
http://www.nationalgardenmonth.org/
Topics: Gardening
Last updated May 26, 2008

National Gardening Association view detail comment email this

The National Gardening Association (NGA) in devoted to “plant-based education.” The site contains articles, how-to projects, information on pests, a gardening dictionary, a buyer’s guide, an events calendar, and resources for children and teachers. Also features a “Q&A Library” of “thousands of gardening questions and answers.”
http://www.garden.org/
Topics: Gardening
Last updated Oct 15, 2005

Physiotherapy Facts: Gardening view detail comment email this

This information sheet provides tips for avoiding injuries while gardening. Discusses posture, assistance and comfort tools (such as wheelbarrows and knee pads), avoiding stress and strain (including pacing yourself), and related ideas. Includes a few warm-up stretches. Opens directly into a PDF file. From the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.
http://www.physiotherapy.ca/PublicUploads/222460SMARTGardening.pdf
Topics: Gardening, Outdoor Recreation, Public Health & Safety
Last updated Aug 24, 2006

Science Reference Guides: Horticulture and Gardening view detail comment email this

Collection of guides to print and online sources on topics such as children’s gardens, container gardening, fragrant gardens, gardening in the shade, green roofs, landscape renovation, school gardening, cherry blossoms, and winter gardening. Also features guides to general gardening reference materials. From the Library of Congress Science Reference Services.
http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/SciRefGuides/gardenpages.html
Topics: Gardening
Last updated Jul 17, 2006

Sunset: Garden view detail comment email this

Collection of gardening articles with a focus on the Western states. Topics include garden style, color, outdoor living, small space gardening, vegetable gardening, and step-by-step gardening and landscaping projects. Also includes a map showing the Sunset Garden climate zones. From Sunset magazine.
http://www.sunset.com/sunset/garden/
Topics: Gardening
Last updated Mar 29, 2007

You Grow Girl view detail comment email this

This site “promotes exploration, excitement and a d.i.y. approach to growing plants without the restrictions of traditional ideas about gardening.” Features discussion forums (for seed and plant exchange, vegetable and herb gardening, cacti and succulents, and other topics), gardeners’ journals, instructional articles, project ideas, commentary, garden tips, and art. Searchable.
http://www.yougrowgirl.com/
Topics: Gardening
Last updated May 4, 2005

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