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An English Summer
I explore the plants of an English garden in high summer.
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HELPFUL HINTS ON CHOOSING HERBS
A new gardening season will begin soon. Here are some helpful hints on choosing herbs for your garden.
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Spirals of Broken Glass (Hampton Court Flower Show 1999)
Report on the show gardens and plant displays at the RHS Hampton Court Flower Show 1999
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Winter Garden Tasks and Plant Care
Autumn and Winter months signal a dormant time in the garden but gardeners don't have to hibernate as well. These are fall and winter tasks to care for garden plants.
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Echinacea
Echinacea is an herb which can be a great addition to the landscape.
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All-America Winners for 2000
Each year the All America Selections committee announces several new flowers, vegetables and bedding plants which have won their coveted medal. This article reports the five flower/bedding plant winners for 2000.
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Bluestone Perennials Plant Company
Bluestone Perennials specializes in bulbs, plants and shrubs that live for more than one growing season and for many gardeners form the main bulk of their garden.
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Elder, the anti-viral herb.
Elder, Sambucus niger, Druids' hedge tree and healing herb, provides dye, jam, witches' wands and herb tea to stop virus influenza in its tracks.
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Front Entry Facelift and Gardens for Butterflies
The front door of your home sends out a welcome to family, neighbors and passers-by. But if your front entry could use a little makeover, find out how to give your front entry a facelift. Plus, learn basic techniques to turn your backyard into a rest stop for fluttering butterflies.
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Perennial Plants for the New Year
See the best of the new perennial plants available to home gardeners in 2008. New colors, healthier plants and interesting flower forms can all be found.
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Plants for Butterfly Gardens
These flowering shrubs and perennial plants are all known to attract butterflies to the garden. Flowers and flutters - what could be better?
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Seattle Garden Tour, Part 1
Seattle Garden Tour Part 1. More than 500 garden communicators from across North America descended upon the Emerald City for five days of glorious garden tours. Included a visit to Heronswood Nursery.
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Seeds and Seedpods for Winter
A detailed discussion of how to add interest to the winter landscape through the use of seeds, seedpods and seedheads on plants.
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A Flower Row for Butterflies
Plant a row for butterflies begins a worldwide campaign for gardeners to purposefully plant a row of flowers just to provide food and nectar for butterfly larva and adults.
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Moonlight On The Lawn
Lawns,princesses, and moonlight, what do they have in common? Find out here as we celebrate ' Moonlight Madness'
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Parsley-An Ideal Foliage Plant
When it comes time to choose plants for container gardens, and mixed borders, consider parsley. This herb is very versatile in the landscape.
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Wind Tolerant Perennial Plants
Gardens located in exposed areas, near the shore or on the plains, are subject to lots of wind that can damage some garden plants.
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British Summer Time Begins
Early spring is a very busy time for most gardeners. During an extended dry sunny spell, I have been busy re-potting container plants, feeding and mulching borders. I look at what might need re-potting amongst our permanent plantings, re-discover the joys of flowering potted camellias and describe the way I feed my own border plants.
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Mid Summer Moments
Looking at mid summer highlights in my garden. Roses, clematis and the mixed border provide lots of colour and texture for those warm long evenings. The delights of water in the garden and coping with unexpected visitors are all part of high summer.
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Miniature Bulbs for Small Spaces
It is easy to maximize your gardening space by planting some of these beautiful miniature varieties of favorite bulbs. Great for small garden space or to add extra color!
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Selecting an Old Garden Rose
Here is a list of the recognized rose classifications for Species and Old Garden Roses and ideas for using rose plants in various garden designs and landscape situations.
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Flooded with song
Nature journal for May. Heavy rain floods the river and birdsong floods the woods.
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Ring in the New Year with New Friends!
Want to add some unique, interesting and new proven plants and shrubs to your Florida garden, try these blooming beauties?
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Online Nurseries 2001 - Fancy Fronds Nursery
A shady garden is not a garden without ferns. Judith I. Jones' Fancy Fronds Nursery, in Gold Bar, Washington - near Seattle - has a marvelous selection for your gardens.
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Plants For The Damp Garden - Primulas
While there is a growing assortment of plants in my damp garden bed, the primary objective in building this garden was to find a suitable home for my beloved and beleaguered candelabra primroses. I have lots of photos for you, so please be patient while the page loads.
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Thyme for Healing
For soothing muscle cramps and soreness; for disinfecting skin wounds; respiratory infections and gastrointestinal ailments.
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