The Dirt

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    Maybe Lawns Aren’t Bad for the Environment

    Perhaps the problem is with the person tending the lawn

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    I love my Dutchman’s pipe!

    I planted Dutchman's pipe (Aristolochia macrophylla, syn. A. durior, Zones 5-8) on my pergola maybe 6 years ago, having seen it on some arbors in Saratoga Springs, New York, the…

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    My Begonia is Awesome!

    'Cracklin Rosie' begonia steals the show whether it's popping out of an indoor container or making its home outdoors. Its curvaceous leaves, cool pink spots, and crazy new growth never…

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    A reason to visit Trenton, N.J.

    Grounds for Sculpture, a 35-acre art installation in Hamilton, New Jersey (just outside of Trenton), is a must-see destination for gardeners and art lovers alike. The sculptures, which include works...

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    What are the best hand pruners?

    Many gardeners consider Felcos to be the beginning and end of the discussion on pruners. Are they right?

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    Getting into trouble with Amy Stewart

    Since Fine Gardening is located in Connecticut, it's not often that we are visited by fun gardening friends from other areas of the country. So we were thrilled to learn…

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    And the winner of April’s photo challenge is…

    During the month of April, we asked our readers to share photos illustrating how they've gone green in their gardens. This post was a favorite among our editors, but it…

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    A British perspective on American gardens

    When it comes to American gardens, I'm no expert. I’m a British gardener. More specifically, I’m a Welsh gardener. I have lived in Wales all my life and I have…

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    Stay the *bleep* away from my peas!

    If I actually get to harvest any snow peas this year, it will be nothing short of a miracle. Rearing them has been a struggle from the start. First, thinking…

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    Things I love in theory

    Things I love in theory. In reality? Not so much.