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The future of gardening
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Gardening saw record growth in 2020 and experts expect many
more people will be digging in the dirt again this spring. From “victory” vegetable gardens to balcony contain- ers, outdoor gathering spaces and mood-lifting landscapes, gardening is providing an outlet during the pandemic. With all that expansion and enthusiasm comes the need for inspiration and advice.
HELP FOR BEGINNERS
One source provides both inspiration and advice, with a goal of helping people feel more successful in their gardening endeavors. The National Garden Bureau was founded in 1920 in the wake of World War I, when an increas- ing number of suburbanites needed basic backyard gar- dening instruction. The non- profit organization’s mission is to provide education to mo- tivate people to enjoy plants, from indoor houseplants to outdoor gardens.
TRY SOMETHING NEW
How do they do it? One way is with their “Year of” program. Each year, the National Garden Bureau se- lects one annual, one peren- nial, one bulb crop, one ed- ible and one shrub as their “Year of” crops.
“Our ‘Year of’ program puts a spotlight on timely, interesting varieties,” says Diane Blazek, executive di-
rector of NGB. “Plants are chosen because they are popular, easy to grow, wide- ly adaptable and versatile.”
One of the more popular picks for 2021 is The Year of the Sunflower.
“If there was ever a time where we needed to add some sunshine to the world, it’s now,” adds Blazek. “Sun- flowers add bright, cheery color to the garden, and they’re extremely easy to grow. They’re simple to start from seed, or you can purchase new potted vari- eties that promise multiple blooms throughout the sea- son.”
2021 is also the Year of the green bean, hardy hibiscus, hyacinth and monarda.
A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE
“A big trend we’ve seen in our Future of Gardening survey is all about creating beautiful spaces,” says Blazek. “Planting easy-to-grow flow- ers can help add color and curb appeal, but they also add natural beauty to outdoor gathering spaces, another COVID-19 world trend.”
Food gardens are also hot, especially with new garden- ers.
“History shows that when there’s a national crisis, there is an increased interest in edible gardening,” she adds. “That’s why we’re including more info on growing veg- etables.”
LEARN FROM THE EXPERTS
NGB’s members are hor- ticulture experts who know gardening. The curated in- formation the organization provides comes directly from those sources, offering new and experienced home gardeners advice they can count on to create great gar- den spaces.
“The increased interest in gardening is great news,” adds Blazek. “Our goal as an industry is to keep people en- gaged in gardening even be- yond this season. We feel an even greater need to provide quality information for new gardeners and exciting ideas for gardeners who want to take their experience to the next level.”
NEW PLANTS FOR 2021
A popular area of NGB’s website is the pew lants sec- tion. In addition to searching by name, visitors to ngb.org can search by plant catego- ry, type and height to find the perfect variety for their garden.
The website also pro- vides inspiration for plant combinations, delicious new vegetable varieties and tips to keep plants thriving throughout the season.
Need more information or inspiration for your garden this year? Visit ngb.org.
This article is courtesy of BrandPoint.
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