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March Garden To-Do List for the Northeast
When February ends and March begins, we winter-weary Northeasterners suffer from Farch (February–March), which consists of a continuation of inconsistent weather and monochrome colors. But let’s not knock March. The…
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How-To
Growing Artichokes in the Northeast
The artichoke that is cultivated as a vegetable is a variety of cardoon (Cynara cardunculus, Zones 7–10), or artichoke thistle, a thistle-type perennial in the sunflower family that’s native to…
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How-To
Growing Currants and Gooseberries in the Northeast
Soft fruits like currants and gooseberries (which are related, as they are both within the genus Ribes) are often overlooked fruits for Northeastern gardens. These are very hardy fruits (some…
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Design
The Best Roses for Your Garden
Gertrude Stein once wrote, "A rose is a rose is a rose." But when it comes to growing them, not all roses are equal. Since many roses put on their…
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Article
Your Favorite Plants Improved for the Northeast
In Paul Westervelt's article on perennial upgrades, he explains the benefit of stepping out of your comfort zone and trying new versions of tried-and-true plants: "After whiffing a few times,…
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How-To
Northeast: February Garden To-Do List
February brings uncertain weather and tests a gardener’s patience. It can feel like the Longest. Month. Ever. But stay strong. The changes in the length of days will begin to…
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Design
Easy-Care Grasses for the Northeast
Grasses are often overlooked in Northeastern gardens. Most grasses look rather uninteresting in spring, which is when many of us buy plants for the garden. However, a trip to a…
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Article
Northeast: January Garden To-Do List
January is for hibernation. But just because the winter weather has given us an excellent excuse to cozy up on the couch with a dog on our feet doesn’t mean…
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Design
Tour an Architect’s Spring Garden in Coastal Connecticut
The garden of architect Fred Bland sits on just over an acre in coastal Stony Creek, Connecticut. Fred’s approach to designing his garden relied heavily on his experience with designing…
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Article
Plants That Peak in Winter in the Northeast
Richie Steffen, executive director of the Elisabeth C. Miller Garden in Seattle and a leading expert on plants, discusses the often-undervalued appeal of winter gardens: “What many see as a…