Summer Interest - Page 29 of 202 - Fine Gardening
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An Artist’s Garden Containers
Today’s photos are from Jolene, who is sharing the beautiful garden that her mother, Tina Iosca, has created. We’ve been lucky enough to visit this beautiful garden before: The Secret…
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Great Native Vines to Replace Invasive Species
Vines play a special role in the garden, covering vast amounts of space with little investment from us. Most vines are chosen for their climbing ability and used to add…
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7 Simple Ways to Help Pollinators
We gardeners are becoming more aware of our changing world, not just the climate but also the habitat reduction for pollinators. Landscape designers are becoming more aware and responding by…
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Tips to Keep a Vegetable Garden Healthy and Productive in the Midwest
My first memories of a vegetable garden are of large sunflowers (Helianthus annuus and cvs., annual) growing in our backyard when I was about five years old and my mom…
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DeBorrah’s Garden Sanctuary
My name is DeBorrah Tibbs. I live in the hot Georgia Peach state in Smyrna. Gardening is my passion and is ever changing. I have gardened most of my life,…
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Do You Dare to Try the “Chelsea Chop”?
In late May, many of us look forward to seeing social media posts about the Chelsea Flower Show. The timing of this event is a reminder that there are many…
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4 Must-Have Butterfly Host Plants to Support Biodiversity
Even the most insect-wary gardeners have a special place in their hearts for butterflies. They bring a touch of whimsy and serendipity to our yards, flitting along like fairies and…
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Tips for Pruning Climbing Hydrangea
Few plants can add the romance and cozy-cottage feeling to a garden like climbing hydrangea (Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris, Zones 4–9) can. Whether it's covering a semi-shady east-facing wall (an…
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Native Shrubs That Do It All in the Mountain West
A trend I see among many gardeners is experimenting with “new” perennials, either novel cultivars from breeders or older varieties that the plantsperson in question has never grown. Most of…
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Jewel’s Peony Collection
Today we’re visiting with Jewel Barkley. The pictures I have included are from my flower garden in Sea Girt, New Jersey. I have been growing peonies for about 10 years.…