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ArticleGPOD on the Road: Old Montreal
Hello GPODers! A couple weeks back, friend-of-the-blog Cherry Ong brought us along on a recent trip to Montreal Botanical Garden, particularly to their serene Chinese Garden (if you missed it,…
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DesignGPOD on the Road: Montreal Botanical Garden – Part 2
Happy Friday GPODers! We're ending the week on a very tranquil, peaceful note with another visit to Montreal Botanical Garden courtesy of Cherry Ong. In case you missed it, yesterday…
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DesignNative Shade Perennials for the Northeast
It seems like the majority of the most popular native garden perennials are sun-loving meadow denizens. It can be difficult to find native flowering plants to brighten shadier spots. The…
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DesignNative Plants for Summer Interest in the Northeast
‘Dart's Gold’ Ninebark Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Dart’s Gold’ Zones: 3–7 Size: 4 to 6 feet tall and 6 to 8 feet wide Conditions: Full sun; well-drained soil Native range: Eastern North…
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DesignNortheastern Invasive Plants to Avoid and Native Alternatives to Use Instead
Most invasive plant species were originally introduced for ornamental use in landscapes. But because they have naturalized at aggressive rates, they have caused habitat destruction and the loss of native…
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DesignLee’s Tulips in Mohawk Valley
We couldn't have spring here at GPOD without an update from Lee and his fabulous tulips in New York. Lee is a GPOD regular who often shares beautiful and creative…
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ArticlePlants That Take Sun and Shade for the Northeast
1. Eastern Red Columbine Name: Aquilegia canadensis Zones: 3–8 Size: 2 feet tall and 12 to 18 inches wide Conditions: Full sun to full shade; average, well-drained soil Native…
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How-ToWhich Vegetables to Grow in Rocky Soil and Which to Avoid
Here in the Northeast, rocks are just a part of gardening life, and even if you are raising vegetables in an old garden (one that's been well tended for decades),…
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DesignShopping-List Plants for the Northeast
If you’ve run into a garden rut, we’ve got you covered. It’s time to start planning for your first trip to the local nursery or garden center. What plants will…
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DesignAll About Growing Annual and Perennial Poppies
Poppies (Papaver spp. and cvs., Zones 3–9) are one of the most beloved and desirable garden flowers, but they aren't as easy to please as many sources make them out…
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