Gardening 101

Step-by-step how-tos for a great garden, from Jessica Damiano, Newsday's Garden Detective.

Do it yourself

Garden Detective
Master gardener Jessica Damiano answers readers' questions and digs up the latest gardening trends.



Homework

How to repair, clean, replace and tweak to ensure things runs smoothly around the house.

Cheap thrills

Crafts, projects, freebies and deals from Newsday.com's Corris Little.

Home & Gardens blog updates


The Great Long Island Tomato Challenge 2008

The Great Long Island Tomato Challenge

The Great LI Tomato Challenge
Photos from this year's event, hosted by Newsday's Garden Detective, Jessica Damiano.
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