Uses - Fine Gardening
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Steve Says Goodbye to Summer in Atlanta
Hi GPODers! For those unfamiliar, a few times this year I did "GPOD Vignettes." These were compilation-style posts that featured a handful of short submissions (only a photo or two).…
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Revisiting Carol’s Fall Garden, Part 1
Hi GPODers! Since posting some past GPOD submissions in A Few Favorite Fall Gardens from GPOD and Giving Thanks to the GPOD Community, I've been thrilled to receive some updates…
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Robin’s New Hampshire Garden in Fall
Happy Monday GPODers! We're starting the week with Robin Hess in Hampton Falls, NH. Robin has shared some fall close-ups in the past (Robin’s New Hampshire Garden), and she's back to…
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GPOD on the Road: Sissinghurst Castle Garden in Late May
Happy Friday GPODers! We're venturing across the pond today with Cindy Strickland. Cindy is currently based in Chicago, and in the past she has sent in photos of her previous…
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Chickens in Tingshu’s Garden
Hi GPODers! Today we're returning to the garden of Tingshu Hu and her husband, Philip Zhao, in Dunstable, Massachusetts. Tingshu has shared their vibrant space several times in the past…
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‘Blue Jean Baby’ Russian Sage Stands Strong Despite Its Plethora of Blooms
My career in horticulture began in the mid-1990s, so like styles in clothing and music, what was popular then is now fashionable again. Neon colors and crop tops—back in style.…
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Pop Star® Bigleaf Hydrangea Is a Reliable, Reblooming Variety for Small Spaces
Like a pop star in the music industry, Pop Star® bigleaf hydrangea is sure to get attention for its showy features and outstanding performance. This shrub is a part of…
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Create Outdoor Rooms That Feel Open, Inviting, and Perfectly Secluded
Finding ways to make garden spaces feel set apart and sheltered is an essential strategy in neighborhoods where homes are close together. On my own small lot, I replaced the…
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Great Native Perennials that Are Easy to Grow Almost Anywhere
Got a challenging location in your garden? You’re not alone. I have never encountered a landscape without at least one area that is difficult for growing plants. Mine is a…
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Planting Plan for a Dog-Friendly Garden That Is Full and Lush
This garden, crafted by Jay Sifford, embodies a dream of blending the lush, shaded feel of the Pacific Northwest with the humid subtropical conditions of North Carolina. Featuring Japanese maples,…