Entries Tagged as 'Videos'

Wednesday, April 9th, 2014

VIDEO: Photos of the Day – Garden of Europe From the Air

In today’s pictures, flower fields near Keukenhof Park are seen from above in the Netherlands, Syrian opposition fighters carry a wounded comrade in Aleppo, a competitor performs in the Pizza World Championship in Italy, and much more. Photo: Reuters Thanks for checking us out. Please take a look at the rest of our videos and […]

Friday, April 4th, 2014

VIDEO: Cherry Blossoms: April 4 at Brookside Gardens

The cherry blossoms for which Washington is famous may be in the Tidal Basin—but pockets of cherry trees can be found all over. We’re bringing you a daily video portrait of cherry trees around the region—and asking you to share blossoms in your neighborhood with the hashtag #DCblooms. Thanks for checking us out. Please take […]

Saturday, March 29th, 2014

VIDEO: Cherry Blossoms: March 29 in Meadowlark Botanical Gardens

The cherry blossoms for which Washington is famous may be in the Tidal Basin—but pockets of cherry trees can be found all over. We’re bringing you a daily video portrait of cherry trees around the region—and asking you to share blossoms in your neighborhood with the hashtag #DCblooms. Thanks for checking us out. Please take […]

Friday, March 28th, 2014

VIDEO: Organic Pest Control

Eggs make a nutritious breakfast – but don’t throw away the shells. Instead, you can turn them into homemade pest control. Let them dry out for a few days in a paper bag and then crush them up. Sprinkle them in your garden to get rid of beetles or slugs. The cracked shells are irritating […]

Friday, February 28th, 2014

VIDEO: Orchid Show brightens NY winter

The 12th Annual Orchid Show blooms at the New York Botanical Garden, adding color and warmth to an icy Big Apple. Tara Cleary reports. Thanks for checking us out. Please take a look at the rest of our videos and articles. To stay in the loop, bookmark our homepage.

Thursday, January 30th, 2014

VIDEO: How to care for squash plants

If your squash plant is wilting no matter what you try, you might have a squash borer. Fine Gardening’s Danielle Sherry shows Fine Cooking’s Sarah Breckenridge how to protect a squash plant with an unexpected household item – pantyhose! Thanks for checking us out. Please take a look at the rest of our videos and […]

Tuesday, January 7th, 2014

VIDEO: Man fights fines of $130,000 for garden that others feel is an eye sore

Sean Law is proud of the natural garden that he has grown over the past few years, but his neighbors are less than thrilled with the looks and effects of what they see as a messy yard. Thanks for checking us out. Please take a look at the rest of our videos and articles. To […]

Friday, January 3rd, 2014

VIDEO: USDA Opens Door To New Herbicide-resistant Seeds

The U.S. Department of Agriculture opened the door Friday to commercial sales of corn and soybean seeds genetically engineered to resist the weed killer 2,4-D, which is best known as an ingredient in the Vietnam War-era herbicide Agent Orange. The U.S. military stopped using Agent Orange in 1971, and it has not been produced since […]

Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013

VIDEO: Gardening with Arthritis

Gardening can be great exercise, but it can be a challenge if you have arthritis. Learn about tools and techniques to make it easier and protect your joints. Thanks for checking us out. Please take a look at the rest of our videos and articles. To stay in the loop, bookmark our homepage.

Friday, November 15th, 2013

VIDEO: How to Cook Brussels Sprouts

Learn how to cook Brussels sprouts using these helpful tips. Thanks for checking us out. Please take a look at the rest of our videos and articles. To stay in the loop, bookmark our homepage.