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Malign Monkshood
The history, folklore, and uses of monkshood.
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Cool Monkshood For Woodland Gardens
For architectural structure in the cool perennial border or woodland garden, the pendulous mid-summer blooms of Monkshood are hard to beat.
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Myth and Folklore: Monkshood
Monkshood even sounds mythical and folklore-ish. That's got to bode well for this article, don't you think; my use of the word 'bode' kind of in keeping with the whole myth and folklore motif? And to keep the ball rolling, we're going straight to Hell with this one...
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That End-of-Summer Vibe, Monkshood, and the Wolf Man
Monkshood!
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Monkshood, Mint and Marigolds
If you're interested in organic herbs, and want to identify monkshood, find out about marigolds or learn how to control mint, then check out Jekka's Complete Herb Book.
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Blue-Flowering Perennials for Fall
Although there are not many blue flowers in autumn gardens, some are available and they have long histories.
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Top Ten Shade Perennials for a Cold Climate
Gardeners have always struggled with what to grow in dark areas of the yard, but shade gardens can be just as beautiful and rewarding as their sunnier counterparts.
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Nature's Fall Garden
Fall color in central New York State with photographs and related links.
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Random Thoughts on Gardening
Just some random thoughts of a gardener.
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Weeds, Where Do They Come From?
Weeds magically appear and return again and again.
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Winter Gardening
Winter gardening up north.
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Is Summer Here
Summer is gone almost before it arrives.
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Molas Lake: Jewel of the San Juans
Silverton and Molas Lake provided a magic time and place, from the majestic beauty of the scenery to the details of some wonderful wildflowers.
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Perfidious Perennials
Pretty perennials present poisonous properties.
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Moist Soil Loving Native Plants
A look at the native plants that like to have a moist soil. These plants are all native to the United States.
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Prolonging Summer Flower Color into the Fall
As summer winds down, there are blooming plants that will display rich textures and hues long into the fall. Here are a few plants that help extend the beauty of summer.
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Flowering Herbs for Flower Gardens
Many herbs have pretty flowers and should be grown in flower gardens. Many favorite flowers are also herbs. Do you grow these herbs in your flower garden?
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Hiking from Aspen to Crested Butte
The hike from Aspen to Crested Butte offers tremendous mountain vistas, flowers, wildlife sitings, an aerobic challenge, and a soft bed at the end of the trail.
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How to Choose Deer Resistant Flowering Plants
Fill flower gardens with plants that deter deer from foraging. Improve deer resistance with learning how to choose flowering plants with rough foliage and strong scent.
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Somethin' Seasonal
A little somethin' seasonal from the kitchen of Granny Grumous, the witch over at Wart's Nebbish
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Easy Garden Rainbows - Blue
True blue in the garden - difficult to acheive. Many plants sold as blue are actually purple or violet. This list of plants and instructions for growing lists some truly blue flowers to join part of the Easy Garden Rainbows series of articles
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FLORAL CUISINE
Do you enjoy entertaining outdoors on a warm summer evening? If so, delight your guests by adding blooms from your garden to the menu.
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POISON: PART THREE
Common plants with poisonous properties.
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Mailorder Nurseries Online and Off,Part 6, Forestfarm Nursery
Over the years, I've ordered from a lot of nurseries. Some of them were disappointing, but not Forestfarm. It has been one of my favorites since I discovered it somewhere in the 1980's. I am so totally delighted that they've finally come online. This is a nursery you simply have got to know about. There are a lot of photos, so please be patient while they load.
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Natural Cat Health Care
By request, this article is an abbreviated list of herbal and natural remedies for cat health care.
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Alnwick Garden, a Northumbrian Showpiece
With its water sculptures, fountains and huge treehouse, there is beauty, fun and wonder for everyone. Not to mention a visit to a locked garden full of poisonous plants.
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Common Garden Plants Can Make Your Dog Sick
Spring is heralded by the appearance of daffodils, crocuses and tulips. Summer brings geraniums, baby's breath and morning glory. And if your dog eats them, he could die.
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Old Folk Remedies: Flowering Native Plants
A look at ten different flowering native plants that were used historically as healing remedies in folk medicine.
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The Deer Repellent Organic Garden
Good deer control methods start with prevention. Stop deer damage in your organic garden by growing plants that deer rarely browse.
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Deer-Resistant Perennials Part 2
Outlines deer-resistant perennials for shade.
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Legend of the Werewolf
A werewolf, according to legend, is a creature capable of changing from human form to wolf form and, of course, back again. A werewolf is a shapeshifter.
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Ready, set, sow!
Now is the time to browse the online seed catalogues to plan a spring garden filled with annuals and vegetables. This article gives you the sources and the know-how to start sowing!
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Fall Sowing of Seeds in the Flower Garden
Sowing seeds in fall is a good way to extend the growing season and begin next year's garden.
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Plants That are Safe for Cats
To create a pet-friendly garden, choose non-toxic plants and avoid those that are highly poisonous.
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The Magical Plants of Harry Potter
Magical plants described in the hugely successful Harry Potter books by J K Rowling are, in fact, based on real plants; the Mandrake, Belladonna and Wolfsbane do exist.
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The Wildflowers & Birds of McCullough Gulch
An hour's drive from Denver, Summit County offers multiple high mountain hiking opportunities. McCullough Gulch, under Quandary Peak, has cascades, flowers and birds.
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Deer-Resistant Perennials Part 3
Outlines deer-resistant perennials for sun, and loads of links on the deer-resistance topic.
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Fearsome Foxglove
The history, folklore, and uses of foxglove.
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Fragrant Dishes for your Outdoor Dinner Party
Do you entertaining outdoors on a warm, summer evening, when the sweet fragrance of blossoms from my garden drift across the evening breeze? If so, make the evening unforgettable by adding blooms from your garden to your dishes.
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Starting Seeds From Scratch: Part III
The right amount of heat and moisture and knowing a little about how seeds germinate guarentees sucess.
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The Charm of Columbines
The star-shaped,long-spurred flowers of Columbines nodding above their lacy foliage adds a delicate charm to the spring garden. Find out about heirloom varieties of this ever-popular perennial and where to get them.
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Climbing Grays Peak, West of Georgetown, CO
Grays Peak Trail rises 3,000 feet in a little over three miles up to 14,270 foot Grays Peak, the highest point in Colorado's Front Range
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Toxic Plants and Pets
There's an array of toxic plants in the average yard or garden. Learn what plants are toxic and the symptoms of poisoning in livestock, pets and other animals.
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Gardens for Eccentrics and Individualists: Fun in the Yard
Create a garden that makes a statement about your individuality - and have a little fun.
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Made in the Shade
If your patio or deck is sheltered and shady, there are a surprising number of plants with colorful flowers and foliage that thrive in shade.
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The Start of a Love Affair
Writing from personal experience on the benefits of Homeopathy.
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Triumphs and Failures in the Garden
As gardening season starts its slow wind-down it's time to take stock of our gardens - what worked, what needs work, and what needs a one-way ticket to the compost heap.

Fall Remembered
Natures extravaganza, the display of Fall color.
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Hellebores - Part 1
For years, I had one hellebore; then I grew another from seed. I liked them, but it was not a passion. Recently, however, I've gotten well and truly hooked on hellebores. These are marvelous plants for shady gardens. I've got a lot of images, so please be patient while they load for you.
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Online Nurseries 2002 - WorldPlants.com
World Plants.com is aptly named. Their plant list includes unusual plants from around the world. As if that weren't enough, their site offers much more than a marvelous list of plants.
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