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The places we go; the things we see...
A recent adventure to photograph a fabulous garden on Long Island led us to this... unique display of beach art.
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Happy Garden Accidents
1 commentSeveral years ago, I convinced my mother to invest in two smoke bushes to frame the back porch of her home. I loved the deep maroonish grey color of the plant. This recommendation, however, was the first and last that she took without hesitation.
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We're on Twitter!
1 commentYes, Fine Gardening is trying to look younger than it actually is. Wait! The magazine is about 21 years old. That's about right, no? Anyway, if you tweet, follow us!
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Rethinking the Suburban Lawn: National Coalition Launches New Website
In Star Wars, Darth Vader sensed “a shift in The Force” when Luke Skywalker tapped his Jedi powers. I felt another shift today. A big piece of the sustainable landscaping puzzle fell into place. It takes the form of a new website I’m thrilled to be a part of. After two months of long-distance scheming, the Lawn Reform Coalition (LRC), a new campaign to change the American Lawn, launched today.
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Neighborhood Workday to the rescue!
4 commentsI can barely move this morning. My joints are stiff, my muscles are screaming, and I’m so happy! On Saturday the “Neighborhood Workday” came to my house.
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Ferns for Fall Color
These ferns in Harriman State Park (NY) blew me away yesterday. Fall color at its best!
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And the winners of the August photo challenge are...
1 commentCongratulations to Dean Delgiudice and Linda Galbraith for their winning entries in the August Photo Challenge, Summer Bouquets.
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Proof that Fine Gardening Makes You a Better Gardener
We always say that Fine Gardening makes you a better gardener, and there is no doubt that this guy knows how to grow plants. We do not, however, help you escape the law. Watch this video:
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Why Are You Working So Hard? Blow Up Your Rototiller
14 commentsSkip the soil amendment, toss the slow-release fertilizer, make your rototiller into a sculpture. Sustainable landscaping means responding to what nature gives you. Let's start using plants that are adapted to the soil and climate of your yard.
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Go Green with Goats?
3 commentsIt's all over the web on sites like Treehugger and Grist. Even Fox News is covering it. Google has replaced their lawn maintenance crew with goats.
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It's red. It's rubber. Is it safe for your garden?
18 commentsOkay, it's not always red. In fact, it comes in brown, blue, green, orange, turquoise, black, and about a billion other colors. Nope, we're not talking about birds or butterflies or an amazing annual...
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September Inspiration
12 commentsSeptember delights. With the dog days of summer behind us, September opens with cooler air and less humidity, creating a fresh scent and a sense of excitement.
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Green Roof Plants Get Put to the Test
2 commentsWhich plants work best on green roofs? Who better to test than The Chicago Botanic Garden. Not only does Chicago sport a huge number of green roofs, but also the CBG is one of the best plant testing...
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Fine Gardening's "Summer Plant Combos" Contest Official Rules
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER. Entries for this "Summer Plant Combos" Contest (the "Contest") will be accepted during the period beginning at 12:01 a.m. ET on September 1, 2009 and ending at...
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Purple Perilla Pesto does not rock my world.
1 commentThe search continues for a use for my perilla.
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Computer-controlled Cauliflower? When Software Meets Spinach
5 commentsWouldn't it be totally cool to be a professional futurist? You'd get a paycheck for predicting what the world will look like in a hundred years, then wait for everyone to die before they can tell...
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Chartreuse: A Slice of Sunshine
1 commentI haven't always been fond of chartreuse as a color. It surely doesn't look good on me, but on my plants it's oh so lovely. Now, I'm obsessed with it. Thrown in with the right mix of supporting colors and textures, chartreuse plants are a slice of sunshine for any corner.
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Snakes In Your Garden
8 commentsYou’ve probably heard people singing the praises of drip irrigation, which was developed in the early 60s in Israel. I thought it was the greatest thing since sliced bread when it arrived on...
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The High Line
View Manhattans West Side as you stroll through an amazing elevated park!
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