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SEASON ‘ROUND COLORS IN THE GARDEN

For maximum satisfaction, I find that planning my garden so that it produces fresh floral displays throughout the growing season, […]

Southern Ornamental Small Trees and Shrubs

While gardeners in northern states must contend with harsh winter cold and icy winds, there are gardens in warmer states […]

Piece of Cake Perennials

Perennials are the floral backbone of my garden because they develop over time and last. I look for exciting new […]

Small-Space Summer Vegetable Gardening

You want a vegetable garden, but you’re stuck with a postage stamp-sized plot of grass and/or a teeny tiny deck/patio […]

Garden Flowers of Victorian Floriography

Garden Flowers of Victorian Floriography

Since childhood, I have liked the styles and gardens of the Victorian Period (i.e., 1837-1901, the time of Queen Victoria’s […]

Tips for Planning a New Garden

February firmly settles us into the new year and is the ideal month for garden planning. The weather is too […]