Midwest - Page 29 of 72 - Fine Gardening

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    Mike and Brenda’s Ohio Garden

    This is the two-acre garden of Mike and Brenda Snider in central Ohio. As we head toward our second spring of the pandemic, we are reviewing pictures of the past…

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    A Landscaper’s Home Garden

    Today’s photos are from Lynette Rodriguez. I am a horticulturist through education: UW-Madison BS ’93. Along with my husband, Francisco, we operate a small landscape business in northern Illinois where…

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    Robin’s Ohio Garden

    My name is Robin Leja, and I live and garden in Pickerington, Ohio. I call my place Robin's Nest, and I maintain a blog called Life in Robin's Nest, which…

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    Columnar Conifers for the Midwest

    The different forms of otherwise well-known conifers offer gardeners the opportunity to experiment. These conifers can be part of a composition, serve as anchoring components, act as screens, or be…

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    4 Outstanding Spring Plants for the Midwest

    We all have certain plants that immediately come to mind when thinking of a garden in spring. For many, these are daffodils, tulips, and hyacinths skirting the trunks of flowering magnolias,…

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    Finding Solace in Kit’s Garden

    Today we’re visiting Kit Jensen’s garden, looking back at some views from the past year. While I’ve owned this small suburban home in northeast Ohio (South Euclid) for over 30…

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    Maria’s Winter Beauty

    Today’s photos come from Maria Crawford. I live about 40 miles west of Chicago, and we have seen a variety of weather events in the new year. I grew up…

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    Scenes From Carolyn’s Garden

    Carolyn Hirning, in central Ohio, sent in these photos to remind us all of warmer, more flowery times in the garden. This photo shows where the tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera,…

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    Ornamental Bark on Deciduous Trees in the Midwest

    A feature that many overlook when selecting a tree is the bark. Distinctive bark contributes visual interest, and an appreciative eye will enjoy the limitless range of beautiful colors and…

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    Dale’s Garden in 2020

    Today we’re headed to Michigan to visit Dale Dailey’s garden and look back at the highlights from the past year. Springtime in central Michigan began early, with many of the…