Before you ever “hit the dirt” this gardening season, you can go online for tips, inspiration, and how-to advice to help you make the most your of time outdoors. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a complete newbie, there is always room to grow (pun intended), so check out these gardening- and outdoors-related websites to green up that thumb of yours in no time!
GardenWeb
If you’re new to the gardening scene, your very best bet is the iVillage GardenWeb. This site full of forums, photo galleries, and advice from experts is the place to begin. This is where you can figure out the basics – like which gardening zone you’re in, how to prepare a new garden plot, and how to grow pretty much anything, indoors our out. Peruse the “Ask the Experts” area for a compilation of the most frequently asked questions on the site, and you’ll learn more than any textbook could ever teach you. Visit the “Blogs” section to find postings compiled from favorite garden bloggers around the Web. Read more
