The Providential Gardener

No Child Left Inside ~ An Article for Background

The Providential Gardener loves hearing about "No Child Left Inside" efforts.* Sanne Kure-Jensen, a Rhode Island landscape professional and great news source herself, sent along this link sent to her..... Here is an article written by the man who wrote... Read more →

Garden Guys at the Garden Show on Saturday, February 23, 2008

Friday's icy roads may have kept you from the Garden Show in Providence, but make up for that by heading out to the Rhode Island Spring Flower & Garden Show on Saturday. It's open until 9:00pm on Saturday, and 6:00pm... Read more →

RI Spring Flower & Garden Show News!

I hear the roads are terrible in Little Compton this morning, but if and when you can safely travel to the RI Spring Flower & Garden Show you will have a very good time. Or take the bus! The top... Read more →

February 2008 School Vacation Week ~ Nature & Outdoor Activities in Rhode Island

Not only is there a LOT going on at the Flower Show, but this is also School Vacation Week. For dozens of things to do with your children, see the Calendar. Soon you'll be able to view the Calendar in... Read more →

RI Spring Flower & Garden Show News

I've always enjoyed going to the Rhode Island Spring Flower & Garden Show, and so I'm looking forward to this year's show ~ Thursday, February 21st through Sunday February 24th, 2008. LECTURES & DEMOS ~ AND Children's Activities. Each year... Read more →

New! Rhode Island Water Lady Website!

Breaking News! The Rhode Island Water Lady has a website now. This is the ideal place for Rhode Islanders to buy rain barrels. Many of us have done so already, and Beverly O'Keefe, the Rhode Island Water Lady, has provided... Read more →

News from Providence Neighborhood Planting Program

A True Environmental Steward Leaves Her Mark After almost eight years of dedicated service, Jennifer Cole is stepping down from her role as Director of the Providence Neighborhood Planting Program this month and relocating to Virginia. At a farewell party... Read more →

Ocean State Orchid Society Wins Awards

There are many orchid lovers in Rhode Island, which is a good thing because there are more than 20,000 species of orchids in the world to love, growing in every climate. At the Cape and Island Orchid Society Show last... Read more →

RI Rose Society is for All Rose Lovers

In the spirit of Valentine's Day, the RI Rose Society is welcoming friends and visitors to join them Saturday, February 8, 9:30am at the Garden Classroom of the Roger Williams Park Botanical Center to share stories, ask questions, and get... Read more →