34 | APRIL 22 • 2021 

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ardening enthusiasm 
is surging thanks to 
our increased time at 
home — whether on a small 
patio or in a larger backyard. 
In fact, people spent 42% more 
time gardening in 2020 than 
the year before, according 
to Axiom Marketing’s 2021 
Gardening Insight Survey, and 
it is estimated the pandemic 
contributed to creating nearly 
20 million new “gardeners.” 
Many experts agree the trend 
toward nurturing flowers, 
plants and vegetables will 
continue into 2021 and 
beyond.
If you’re looking to test your 
new green thumb or bring 
this year’s garden to the next 
level, consider these top trends 
and simple ideas from the 
experts at Ball Horticultural 
Company:

THE YEAR-ROUND FRESH 
AND HEALTHY GARDEN
Gardening can provide fresh 
access to produce that can help 
encourage healthy eating. You 
can feel confident knowing 

exactly where your food comes 
from and enjoy the satisfaction 
of growing it yourself. Plus, 
it doesn’t get fresher than 
picking something from your 
own garden just minutes 
before preparing a dish.
You don’t need an expansive 
garden to enjoy the many 
benefits of fresh, healthy 
vegetables and herbs. In fact, 
you don’t need a garden at 
all! Check out Kitchen Minis 
from PanAmerican Seed and 
enjoy a variety of peppers and 
tomatoes that can be grown 
inside on a sunny windowsill, 
countertop or outside as patio 
tabletop plants. You can grow 
and harvest your own Kitchen 
Minis flavors most of the year.

THE MULTI-PURPOSE 
FLOWER AND HERB 
GARDEN
Don’t be afraid to mix your 
flowers and herbs. Trending 
in 2021 is bundling your 
plants together to save space 
and make a multi-functional 
showcase. Start with a tiered 
fruit stand, line it with coco 

liner cut to fit inside each 
bowl space, and then add soil 
and plants of your choice. The 
handle and lightness of the 
stand make it easy to hang as 
a basket or decorate a patio 
or table for a beautiful and 
functional addition wherever 
you garden.
Be sure to select plants 
that have a lot to offer in a 
compact space. For example, 
herbs from Burpee Plants are 
ideal for small gardens, so 
you can enjoy fresh flavors 
like mint, rosemary and 
parsley at a moment’s notice. 

If you’d prefer a centerpiece or 
accent decor for entertaining, 
petunias from Wave Petunias 
are low-maintenance and 
stunning, easily adding 
a punch of color to your 
container.

THE BEAUTIFUL GARDEN 
FOR A BOLD AND 
COLORFUL OUTDOOR 
LIVING SPACE
As people spend more time 
enjoying the outdoors from 
the safety and comfort of 
home, they are taking a new 
look at their exterior spaces. 
Colorful blooms brighten 
the outdoors and elevate the 
mood, which is why flower 
gardening is flourishing. 
However, people want this 
outdoor beauty without 
extensive maintenance, so ease 
is essential when planning 
your flower garden.
When it comes to pairing 
beauty and simplicity, Beacon 
Impatiens are a great choice, 
especially for those whose 
outdoor spaces don’t get 
a lot of sun. Available in 
bright, bold colors, you can 
fill baskets, window boxes, 
patio containers and shade 
landscapes with Beacon to add 
vivid, dramatic color to your 

HOME & GARDEN

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to Enhance Your
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2021 Garden
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