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Design
Episode 158: Plants That Earn Their Keep with Irvin Etienne
Irvin Etienne is the curator of herbaceous plants and seasonal garden design at Newfields, a 152-acre campus with art galleries, performance spaces, world-class public gardens, and a nature park in…
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Design
Touring a Serene and Immersive Garden Oasis
When you first arrive at the home of Curtis Steiner, you’re not exactly sure you’ve found the right address. His storybook home sits off the main street, and the entrance…
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Great Native Plants for Western Gardens
In his article Weaving Vignettes Together, horticulturalist Dan Johnson gives us a look into his home garden in Denver, where he uses repeated plant groupings and consistent hardscaping to unify…
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4 Midsummer Favorites From a Plant Breeder’s Garden
Although it would be nearly impossible for any plant lover to choose just one favorite, here are a few of the standouts that look especially good in my Zone 6…
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How to Make Beautiful Botanical Notecards with Pressed Flowers
You can create unique note cards with flowers and leaves from your garden. These botanical cards are easy and fun to make. With just a little bit of preparation and…
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Design
Episode 148: Wish List Plants
Oh, dear listeners—it’s the most glorious time of the year! No, not because it’s time to hang the stockings or trim the tree, but because it’s time to make the…
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Design
Episode 147: Great Native Grasses
If you like the beauty and impact that ornamental grasses bring to a garden design, you will love the many shapes, forms, and colors that North American native species offer.…
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How-To
How to Make Birdhouses Out of Gourds
Birdhouses are a great way to support birds, but did you know you can make a birdhouse from an autumn gourd? It’s simple and easy. Supplies needed A large gourd…
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Design
Episode 146: Best of LAAP—Our Top 4 Plants
While searching through our archive of episodes recently, we discovered something: There are a few specific plants we just can’t stop talking about. As the years have progressed here at…
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A Fall Tour of the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
Take a tour of the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens and discover a meeting ground of natural beauty, expert design, and horticultural excellence. Nestled in the picturesque landscape of coastal Maine,…