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DIY garden art -- from lighting to furniture -- projects for living outdoors from Lorene Edwards Forkner.

Wildlife biologist Patrick Carr on the bear facts about the state of the largest land mammal in Garden State.

Garden star Sal Gilbertie on everything you need to know about growing your favorite herbs.

Kathy Tracey from Avant Gardens shares some of the new super plant-eye-candy that will be available this year.

Steve Bogash gives us the results of 2011's tomato taste-off with recommendations for varieties to try this season.

In a rebroadcast with Ohio naturalist Jim McCormac, Ken discusses

winter birding

Ken revisits last year's visit with Lenore Rice of Seibert & Rice on ancient frost-proof terra cotta pots.

Thomas Christopher -- editor of the book -- The New American Landscape -- featuring some of our best environmental/horticultural authors.

Meadowview Biological Research Station works to promote native pitcher

plants through propagation and restoration.

A rebroadcast with Jennifer Bartley of American Potager on beautifying vegetable gardens and winter interest.