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DesignEpisode 85: Fragrant Plants
Alternate titles for this episode: (1) Plants That Stink or (2) Smell This Episode. Kidding aside, lovely smelling plants are a bonus that every garden deserves. We all spend so…
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How-ToGrowing Sweet Peas in the South
Growing up, Jason spent a lot of his summers in England with his grandparents. One of his favorite things to do there was to visit flower shows. There would be…
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DesignShrubs for Winter Fragrance in the South
The color of a blossom might be the first thing to catch our eye in the landscape, but adding sweet aroma to that bloom elevates the plant to all-star status.…
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DesignEnchanting Evening Fragrances for Northern California
After a hectic day's work, a gardener unwinds quickest with a relaxing visit to the garden. We stroll pathways, peruse perennial borders, and perhaps harvest veggies or blooms to bring…
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DesignFall Fragrance From a Little-Known Shrub
I wouldn’t say I’m a full-on curmudgeon. However, a plant with spikes that can hold its own against rowdy neighborhood kids will always pique my interest. Enter ‘Sasaba’ holly tea…
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DesignFour Fragrant Favorites for Northern California
For the plant lover, fragrance enhances the gardening experience, adding an almost magical layer to the beauty of a plant and an intangible dimension to the garden's design. Fragrance can…
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DesignGrowing Baskets Full of Lavender
Today’s photos come from Eileen deCamp in Charlottesville, Virginia. I love growing lavender (Lavandula species and hybrids), but it can be challenging in our Virginia climate with humidity, clay soil,…
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DesignFragrant Blooms for the Low Desert
When most people think of the low desert, sweet smells aren’t the first thing that pops into their minds. Typically, we’d think of cacti, palo verdes (Parkinsonia spp. and cvs.,…
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DesignFragrant Camellias for the Shade
Camellias add color and beauty to the shady Northern California garden from fall to early spring—a time when little else is in bloom. In our area, camellias prefer shelter from…
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DesignGarden Design that Looks Great After Hours
After a busy day, you need rejuvenation. You want the renewal that comes from putting aside work, to-do lists, and digital devices. You need to pause before rushing into dinner…
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