northeast - Fine Gardening

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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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    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…

  • flowering crabapple in center of garden
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    A Space Created with Chinese Design Elements and English Garden Aesthetics

    In the midst of a move from California to Massachusetts in January 2005, Tingshu Hu and her husband, Philip Zhao, saw a single crabapple tree surrounded by deep snow and…

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    How to Grow Crocuses for a Spectacular Early Spring Display

    Crocuses (Crocus spp. and cvs., Zones 3–8) are some of the most beloved plants in our gardens. They are often the first hopeful sign of spring for many of us,…

  • Incrediball smooth hydrangea in summer garden bed
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    GPOD on the Road: Bar Harbor in July

    Happy Friday GPODers! First, I want to say a huge thank you to all who sent in submissions after my call to do so yesterday. You are all the people…

  • fall plant combination with purple flowers and pink grass
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    Fun Fall Plants in Massachusetts

    Hi GPODers! Last week I shared photos from a recent trip to Yankee Candle Village in South Deerfield, Massachusetts to talk about some plants for Halloween (If you missed it,…

  • close up of Aconitum napellus flowers
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    At Hortus Arboretum, Fall is for Purple

    Happy Monday GPODers! Today we have another informative post from Allyson Levy at Hortus Arboretum and Botanical Garden. If you've missed them, check out her first two posts: Growing Pawpaws at…

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    Saying Goodbye to the Growing Season: Part 2

    Hi GPODers! We're back in Maxine's garden to see the last of her blooms from this year's growing season. If you missed it, be sure to check out Part 1.…

  • Blue Shadow Fothergilla, Color Guard Yucca and Wedding Gown Bigleaf Hydrangea
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    The Best House Foundation Plants for Your Region

    When it comes to choosing foundation plants for your home, it’s important to pick species that not only enhance your landscape but also thrive in your specific climate. That’s why…

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    Special Fall Plants at Hortus Arboretum

    Happy Friday GPODers! Fall is officially in full swing, and Allyson Levy from Hortus Arboretum and Botanical Garden is back to enlighten us on some underrated and under-appreciated plants that are…