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buy a coffee for the authorSmall Spring Bulbs, Crocus
Crocus are among the first flowers I planted when I began planting a garden space...
Gallery of Peonies in My Garden, Early June
Early June just burst with bloom around here, in my Ohio garden. That is when the scent...
Habit #2 for Highly Successful Plantings
"Begin with the End in Mind". How often had I read that as a young gardener? I looked at this habit that 'Highly Successful' people have, and thought, "What a great habit to keep in mind when planting shrubs and trees, or any major gardening project!".
Peaceful Fountains, Meandering Pathways
...the combination of a path curving through a garden, a spot with a gently splashing fountain, and a garden seat are ideal in the creation of a garden
The Prairie Garden
Few of us will ever see a true prairie like the pioneers of old had seen, but we still...
The Mystery of Purple, Mahogany, and Burgundy
Whether through breeding or by mutations, purple-foliaged plants fascinate and draw attention to themselves. Gardeners often love them for both novelty and contrast. Adding burgundy and deep red flowers creates a rich tapestry, always dramatic and bold in their effect.
The Most Fragrant Flowers
A garden of fragrance is transporting. Fragrance is at its height from spring through...
Starter Vegetable Garden
A small vegetable patch is one of the first gardens I made when I was a...
Rose Romance and Clematis Tales
Peanut Butter and Jelly, Romeo and Juliet, Pen and Paper, some things just belong...
Stretch The Bloom Season
Do you love daffodils? Tulips? All the flowers of spring? Or do you love Chrysanthemums...
My Favorite Tulip Varieties
First of all, I love tulips, and one of my sayings is that they are “the lipstick...
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