December 2012 - Page 3 of 5
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DesignThe Pleasance
Many of you might not be aware that the Taunton Press, and thus Fine Gardening, is based in Newtown, Connecticut. Taunton has made this wonderful town its home for over…
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DesignKathy’s garden in Missouri, Day 2
Happy Monday, everyone, and welcome to Day 2 in Kathy Vedder's garden. In case you missed it, here's what Kathy said on Friday: "I live in Kansas City, Missouri, and…
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DesignKathy’s garden in Missouri, Day 1
Today's photos are from Kathy Vedder. She says, "I live in Kansas City, Missouri, and my husband and I moved into this house in 1/4 acre about 30 years ago,…
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How-ToOverwintering Roses Like Shrubs. A Tip From A Reader!
We've been talking about winter rose care over the last few weeks. A reader north of Boston emailed me a very practical solution and I'm sharing it with you.
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DesignNancy’s garden in Oregon
Today's photos are from Nancy Sarpola. She says, "We garden on a 1/4 acre hillside lot in Corvallis, Oregon. We have a large patio, grassy area, and paths with densely…
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DesignSue’s container gardens in Nevada
Today's photos are from Sue Rogers in southern Nevada. She says, "My husband and I moved from Washington state about 4 1/2 years ago to the southern desert of Nevada.…
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DesignAnn’s garden in Kansas
Today's photos are from Ann Redmon in Manhattan, Kansas. She says, "We garden on a 2/3 acre lot. When we first moved here in 2000 there was quite a bit…
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DesignFall in Nina’s garden in Massachusetts
Today's photos are from Nina Schlosberg in Waltham, Massachusetts. We first saw Nina's garden back in April (refresh your memory HERE.) Nina says, "Here are some shots taken at the…
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ArticleUncommon Grasses
A couple of old-school gardeners I admire believe that ornamental grasses belong in meadows or along the shore, not in the garden. I reluctantly agree that grasses can dress the…
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DesignThe 411 on Viburnums: Best Varieties, Care and Troubleshooting
It’s easy to understand why gardeners love viburnums (Viburnum spp. and cvs., USDA Hardiness Zones 2–9). They have lustrous leaves and large (sometimes fragrant) blossoms, and many produce magnificent berries…
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