Forum Archive - Fine Gardening

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    Perennial window boxes/containers

    I'm always jealous of the superiority of the window boxes and container gardens in the south. Their longer season seems to allow for much more luxuriant growth and more use…

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    Asclepias tuberosa growing info

    I'm looking for some detailed information on growing native milkweed, Asclepias Tuberosa. I bought the seed and started them indoors in February. Here's my issue, they don't seem to be…

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    A new garden, a new weed. Ugh.

    Every garden has its weed nemesis. I’m working on a new garden and I’m dismayed to find that the weed I have to contend with is nutsedge. So MANY little…

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    Terminology question

    I came across the following statement in the description for a variety of New England Aster on a retail site, but I don't know what "lodging" means in this context. …

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    Hardening off those precious plants

    We are quickly approaching last frost in my area, and that means it's time to start exposing our coddled vegetables and annuals to the harsh realities of the garden. I…

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    Newbie Q: Time frames for starting seeds indoors?

    Hi there,   Newbies question here. I just purchased some seeds for vegetables. On a few of my new seed packets, it says start seeds indoors 8 to 10 weeks…

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    Daffodil varieties

    A week or so ago I visited the Colorblends bulb test garden in Bridgeport, CT, and very much enjoyed seeing the various daffodils. I'd love to expand my own modest…

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    Snowy morning. Sigh.

    Snow in April makes me think of this factual list of the real seasons. Ha. I’m sure it applies to other regions as well. I hope everyone is patiently hanging…

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    Liatris Spicata first time grower questions

    Hi there,  I planted Liatris spicata corms for the first time last spring, and they bloomed beautifully and seemed to thrive.  My other perennials are all starting to emerge, but…

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    Native Azaleas

    I visited Charleston last weekend and was fortunate to catch the azaleas blooming at Magnolia and Middleton Plantations. While I appreciate the ease and showiness of the Asian species that…