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Rock Garden Rock Stars for the Southern Plains
Rock gardens are appealing for their natural, rugged beauty. For areas with steep slopes, a rock garden can be an excellent way to add interest to retaining walls or rocky…
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Veggie Garden Tips & Tricks
Whether you’re trying to reduce the number of trips to the grocery store, get your children engaged in some outdoor activities, or just figure out what to do with all…
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Evergreen Ferns for the Northwest
May in the Pacific Northwest has been quite amazing this year. The weather has been mild and drier than normal, and gardens have put on enormous growth. In late spring…
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The Resurgence of Victory Gardens in the Mountain West
In light of recent events surrounding the novel coronavirus, I want to discuss a wave sweeping the country, including the Mountain West—the resurrection of Victory Gardens. Between stay-at-home orders, reluctance…
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Beautiful and Delicious Fruits of Southwestern Cacti
Now that we’re more accustomed to living in the Southwest, we’ve been getting a little more experimental with cacti. We have recently started cooking with them—their fruit, that is! The…
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Shrubby Plants for Tight Spots in Northern California
Gardening in a smaller space can be a challenge, especially if you've recently downsized and are more accustomed to working with larger landscapes and the full-sized perennials, vines, and shrubs…
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Native Ferns for Moist Shade in the Mid-Atlantic Garden
I recently spoke with Laura Cruz, a horticulturist at Stoneleigh garden in Villanova, Pennsylvania. Laura is passionate about gardening with native plants and uses natives almost exclusively. With a strong…
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Episode 63: Color in the Shade
When you think about shade, do you think about various different colors of green? Maybe a white-striped hosta if you’re lucky? You’re not alone. Many of us think that the…
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First Signs of Spring 2020 Photo Contest Winners
We are excited to announce the winner of the First Signs of Spring Photo Contest: Lynn O'Shaughnessy, with over 700 votes! Fine Gardening reached out to Lynn to learn how…
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How-To
How to Direct-Sow Veggies
Even though I consider myself a thrifty shopper, I often leave the grocery store feeling a lot lighter in the wallet. I just won’t compromise on some things, like healthy,…