This contest is over, and congratulations to Angie, the eighth commenter! Her entry was randomly chosen to win the $25 Gift Card, and she has been contacted by email to claim her prize!
If you haven't read through the Garden Inspiration stories, they were really fun to read, and we appreciate everyone sharing.

Who inspired you to begin gardening?
Has your family gardened for generations, or was it an experience you only had when visiting Grandma?
Did you move into a home with beautiful gardens and become inspired, or, just the opposite: a home with no gardens to speak of that desperately needed your help?
Maybe a book, or magazine, or school field trip as a child moved you to get started....
Click the word "comments" at the end of this paragraph and tell how your garden roots got started, and you could win a $25 Knollwood Gift Card, just in time for Mother's Day!
One random winner will be chosen after Thursday, May 7, 2009 to win a $25 Knollwood Gift Card.

(One entry per person, please. You must provide your email address in the box below to be entered, but don't worry, it will not be shown to the public....)

It is amazing how soothing the sound and sight of a pool of water can be. Even a small basin of water with a simple bubbler can mask traffic and neighbor noises and add to the relaxing atmosphere of your patio or garden.
If you've ever thought that a water garden was just too daunting a project to tackle, maybe this is the year to reconsider! Turn any watertight container, or simply seal one yourself, into an instant water feature...

We have a winner!
Congratulations, Emily! We used an online, random number generator to select your entry. Please watch for an email from us, bring it in and pick up your $25 Gift Card or select a birdbath from a special selection!
We hope everone enjoyed the contest as much as we enjoyed your answers...watch for more contest in the upcoming weeks, and if you have not already, sign up for our emails to receive first notice of all contests and sales!

We want to know!
What has you excited to get out and get gardening?
Are you planning your first vegetable garden, or trying some new varieties?
Are you in a new home starting from scratch, or adding new touches to the garden you have been planting for years?
How about a new color scheme, or a special fountain or bench you want to highlight?
Or, are you adding curb appeal to help your home sell?

This contest is now closed! One random winner will be chosen after Monday, April 27, 2009 to win your choice of a $25 Knollwood Gift Card or a cast stone birdbath (4 styles to choose from, our price $49.99.)

(One entry per person, please. You must provide your email address in the box below to be entered, but don't worry, it will not be shown to the public....)

The 20th Anniversary Cincinnati Flower Show is April 18-26. If you've never been, it is an inspiring way to kick off the Spring gardening season!
This year the show is being held at a new location, Symmes Township Park. It is very easy to find (Directions Here) and will provide an exciting new look for this years show.

Tickets are available at the gate, or may be ordered on their website.

Well, there may be snow flurries floating in the sunshine, but Spring is here, and Easter is this Sunday, April 12.
However you choose to celebrate the season, take along some beautiful blooming bulbs and lilies. Tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, hydrangeas, Easter lilies and more are in full bloom...perfect for a hostess gift, or a special treat just for you.
Knollwood will be open with abbreviated hours on Easter Sunday from 12:00-4:00.

Dahlias are easy plants to grow and yield beautiful blooms from mid-summer through fall. In many respects, "dahlia culture" is similar to "tomato culture." If you can grow tomatoes in your garden, you can successfully grow dahlias.
Native to Mexico and South America,...