The Eighth Annual-or rather, Perennial-Bloom ‘n’ Garden Expo will be held April 8-10 the Ag Expo Park, 4215 Long Lane in Franklin. http://bloomngarden.com/ The Expo is a ‘one-stop-shop’ for a variety of plants and gardening products from hundreds of prominent vendors. Speakers and educational workshops are scheduled throughout the three-day…

(ARA) - Recycling is certainly not a new concept. In fact, gardeners have been using one form of recycling - composting - for about as long as people have tilled the soil. Composting is a cost-effective, eco-friendly way to give your garden a boost. Start your compost pile now, before…

(ARA) - (ARA) - You drained the gas from the lawn mower and stored the string trimmer - fall is officially here. Can winter be far behind? You may think your yard work is done for another year, but don't turn your back on your lawn just yet. Take care…

(ARA) - If you haven't yet joined the "grow your own vegetables" craze, it's not too late to join in. You can produce a bounty of vitamin-rich veggies from plot (or pot) to plate this fall, plus you'll save a bundle by growing them yourself. You may be surprised to…

(ARA) - With all the bending, lifting and stretching involved, gardening can be a fun and effective workout - if you know how to make the most of it. Stacy Walters, registered kinesiotherapist, fitness director and creator of the Fit to Garden program, provides tips on how to turn a…