Copyright (c) 2012 CraftStylish.com en-us Fine Gardening - FineGardening_Editor's posts http://www.finegardening.com/profile/FineGardening_Editor Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:37:22 -0500 Fine Gardening - FineGardening_Editor's posts http://www.finegardening.com/assets/images/cs_logo_sm.jpg http://www.finegardening.com/profile/FineGardening_Editor Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:30:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/21789/five-common-pruning-mistakes-and-how-to-fix-them http://www.finegardening.com/item/21789/five-common-pruning-mistakes-and-how-to-fix-them Posted by FineGardening_Editor
Have you ever pruned so ineptly that your tree or shrub looks like a caricature? Well, don't despair. Help is at hand. ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/21789/five-common-pruning-mistakes-and-how-to-fix-them Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:30:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/18244/spring-awakenings-photo-contest-official-rules http://www.finegardening.com/item/18244/spring-awakenings-photo-contest-official-rules Posted by FineGardening_Editor
We're holding a photo contest for garden photos that celebrate the approach and arrival of spring. Read the official rules. ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/18244/spring-awakenings-photo-contest-official-rules Fri, 03 Dec 2010 13:37:15 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/17172/the-garden-in-winter-photo-contest-official-rules http://www.finegardening.com/item/17172/the-garden-in-winter-photo-contest-official-rules Posted by FineGardening_Editor
We're holding a photo contest for winter-themed garden photos. Read the official rules. ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/17172/the-garden-in-winter-photo-contest-official-rules Fri, 15 Oct 2010 14:02:06 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16750/welcome-to-our-garden-design-gallery http://www.finegardening.com/item/16750/welcome-to-our-garden-design-gallery Posted by FineGardening_Editor
Is there are part of your garden you'd like to redo, but aren't sure how? Would you like to make your garden spaces more colorful, more restful? Do you need fresh ideas from other gardeners? Then our... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16750/welcome-to-our-garden-design-gallery Fri, 15 Oct 2010 13:08:47 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16738/about-the-jardin-o-lantern-contest http://www.finegardening.com/item/16738/about-the-jardin-o-lantern-contest Posted by FineGardening_Editor
Enter a photo of your garden-themed pumpkin by November 8. The best entry will be awarded a collection of garden idea books. ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16738/about-the-jardin-o-lantern-contest Thu, 14 Oct 2010 10:00:12 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/16736/jardin-o-lantern-photo-contest-official-rules http://www.finegardening.com/item/16736/jardin-o-lantern-photo-contest-official-rules Posted by FineGardening_Editor
We're holding a photo contest for garden-themed Halloween pumpkins. Read the official rules. ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/16736/jardin-o-lantern-photo-contest-official-rules Sun, 18 Jul 2010 15:55:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/15933/lavender-garden-wins-backyard-garden-spaces-contest http://www.finegardening.com/item/15933/lavender-garden-wins-backyard-garden-spaces-contest Posted by FineGardening_Editor
Out of more than 140 entries, we have selected our winner: Sandy Waldrop. Sandy and her husband have transformed an open meadow into a stunning space... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/15933/lavender-garden-wins-backyard-garden-spaces-contest Thu, 08 Jul 2010 09:44:13 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/14472/backyard-garden-spaces-photo-contest-official-rules http://www.finegardening.com/item/14472/backyard-garden-spaces-photo-contest-official-rules Posted by FineGardening_Editor
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER. Entries for this "Backyard Garden Spaces” (the "Contest") will be accepted during the period beginning at 12:01 a.m. ET on June 11, 2010 and ending at 11:59 p.m. ET on July 12, 2010 (the "Contest Entry Period"). ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/14472/backyard-garden-spaces-photo-contest-official-rules Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/13871/oliver-the-potted-prince http://www.finegardening.com/item/13871/oliver-the-potted-prince Posted by FineGardening_Editor
We're not sure if Oliver is a thriller, filler, or a spiller, but he certainly catapults container gardening to a new dimension. This photo, by FineGardening.com member Carol Doersum, is one of four... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/13871/oliver-the-potted-prince Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:45:54 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/13257/announcing-the-winners-pets-in-the-garden-2010 http://www.finegardening.com/item/13257/announcing-the-winners-pets-in-the-garden-2010 Posted by FineGardening_Editor
Two cats and two dogs carry off top honors in the January contest. ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/13257/announcing-the-winners-pets-in-the-garden-2010 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/13691/medusa-garden-style http://www.finegardening.com/item/13691/medusa-garden-style Posted by FineGardening_Editor
Garden designer Michelle Derviss created both the planter and the planting for this edgy container composition in her Novato, California, garden. Welcome to the Fine Gardening Garden Photo of the Day... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/13691/medusa-garden-style Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/13688/liven-up-a-blank-wall http://www.finegardening.com/item/13688/liven-up-a-blank-wall Posted by FineGardening_Editor
Dan Johnson in Denver, Colorado, spruced up his blank, terracotta-colored stucco wall with a charming collection of geraniums (Pelargonium cvs.) in terracotta pots. While the pots would have gotten... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/13688/liven-up-a-blank-wall Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/13686/golden-spirit-smoke-bush http://www.finegardening.com/item/13686/golden-spirit-smoke-bush Posted by FineGardening_Editor
The new leaves of Golden Spirit smoke bush (Cotinus coggygria 'Ancot', USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9) are often tinged with red, but it's in fall that the leaves really begin to blush, in shades of red... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/13686/golden-spirit-smoke-bush Mon, 08 Feb 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/13684/subtle-protection http://www.finegardening.com/item/13684/subtle-protection Posted by FineGardening_Editor
A fish pond is an open invitiation for birds to come for lunch. This gardener found a nearly invisible way to discourage the snacking in her pond. Thin fishing line is zig-zagged across the water... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/13684/subtle-protection Fri, 05 Feb 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/13682/venerable-beauty http://www.finegardening.com/item/13682/venerable-beauty Posted by FineGardening_Editor
This impressive tree has decided to ignore the forces of gravity and grow where it wants to go. Photo taken at Dumbarton Oaks in Washington, DC. Welcome to the Fine Gardening Garden Photo of the Day... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/13682/venerable-beauty Thu, 04 Feb 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/13680/kidspace-in-the-garden http://www.finegardening.com/item/13680/kidspace-in-the-garden Posted by FineGardening_Editor
Gardener Melissa Lafferty makes these fairy houses with her children to encourage them to get involved in her garden. They've created an entire village to welcome imaginary friends to their fun... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/13680/kidspace-in-the-garden Wed, 03 Feb 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/13678/a-sublime-color-combo http://www.finegardening.com/item/13678/a-sublime-color-combo Posted by FineGardening_Editor
'True Blue' gentian (Gentiana 'True Blue', USDA Hardiness Zones 4-7) and 'Xenox' sedum (Sedum  'Xenox', Zones 3-9). Photo taken at the New York Botanical Garden in Bronx, New York. Welcome to... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/13678/a-sublime-color-combo Tue, 02 Feb 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/13676/another-garden-reflection http://www.finegardening.com/item/13676/another-garden-reflection Posted by FineGardening_Editor
The Japanese Tea Garden at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, California. Welcome to the Fine Gardening Garden Photo of the Day blog! Every weekday we post a new photo of a great garden, a... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/13676/another-garden-reflection Mon, 01 Feb 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/13674/red-poppy http://www.finegardening.com/item/13674/red-poppy Posted by FineGardening_Editor
Today's photo is from Kerry Michaels in Freeport, Maine. She says: "This poppy is in my garden and it's surrounded by perennial geraniums and Japanese fountain grass, which sounds kind of awful, but... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/13674/red-poppy Fri, 29 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/13254/soleil-d-or-rose http://www.finegardening.com/item/13254/soleil-d-or-rose Posted by FineGardening_Editor
This antique hybrid foetida rose from the turn of the 19th century has gorgeously fragrant blooms, but it's widely perceived as being very prone to blackspot. Many think it's worth the trouble for... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/13254/soleil-d-or-rose Thu, 28 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/13251/to-fence-or-not-to-fence http://www.finegardening.com/item/13251/to-fence-or-not-to-fence Posted by FineGardening_Editor
Instead of a soild fence, this gardener used an open net of wires to create a visual barrier that still allows this space to breathe. It also keeps this shady space from becoming too dark. This photo... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/13251/to-fence-or-not-to-fence Wed, 27 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/13249/sage-in-bloom http://www.finegardening.com/item/13249/sage-in-bloom Posted by FineGardening_Editor
Who knew good old common sage (Salvia officinalis and cvs., USDA Hardiness Zones 5-8) could look this good? Besides being a must-have herb for cooks, sage also provides stunning flowers. Sage prefers... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/13249/sage-in-bloom Tue, 26 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/13246/hot-hot-hot http://www.finegardening.com/item/13246/hot-hot-hot Posted by FineGardening_Editor
This fiery combo at the Toledo Botanical Garden in Ohio features yellow black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia cv., USDA Hardiness Zones 3-9), orange sneezeweed (Helenium cv., Zones 4-8), and red Lucifer... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/13246/hot-hot-hot Mon, 25 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/13243/the-ultimate-garden-hideaway http://www.finegardening.com/item/13243/the-ultimate-garden-hideaway Posted by FineGardening_Editor
Who wouldn't want to steal away to this garden nook? Tom Nelson and Randy Bolin designed this structure for their hot tub in their Oakland, California, garden. It's nestled into a tropical setting... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/13243/the-ultimate-garden-hideaway Fri, 22 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/13241/beautiful-bark http://www.finegardening.com/item/13241/beautiful-bark Posted by FineGardening_Editor
We rely on pines (Pinus spp. and cvs., USDA Hardiness Zones 3-10) for their beautiful evergreen presence in winter, but lacebark pine (Pinus bungeana, Zones 4-7) also has stunning bark to kick it up... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/13241/beautiful-bark Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:50:49 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/13037/announcing-the-winners-of-the-december-winter-gardens-photo-contest http://www.finegardening.com/item/13037/announcing-the-winners-of-the-december-winter-gardens-photo-contest Posted by FineGardening_Editor
Congratulations to the winners of the December Photo Challenge, Winter Gardens: Anne Clark, Mike Lane, Kare Sanders, and Dennis Kruse. ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/13037/announcing-the-winners-of-the-december-winter-gardens-photo-contest Thu, 21 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/13239/gold-bar-miscanthus http://www.finegardening.com/item/13239/gold-bar-miscanthus Posted by FineGardening_Editor
'Gold Bar' miscanthus (Miscanthus sinensis 'Gold Bar', USDA Hardiness Zones 5-8) is a compact miscanthus developed by Joy Creek Nursery in Scappoose, Oregon. Its heavily banded blades add energy and... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/13239/gold-bar-miscanthus Wed, 20 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/13237/a-pink-pairing-for-a-meadow http://www.finegardening.com/item/13237/a-pink-pairing-for-a-meadow Posted by FineGardening_Editor
Sweeps of purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea, USDA Hardiness Zones 3-9) and drumstick allium (Allium sphaerocephalon, Zones 4-11) blooms sway in the breeze in the healing garden at Michigan State... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/13237/a-pink-pairing-for-a-meadow Tue, 19 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/13234/let-a-clematis-ramble http://www.finegardening.com/item/13234/let-a-clematis-ramble Posted by FineGardening_Editor
A clematis doesn't necessarily need a trellis. Garden designer Rebecca Batchie allowed this clematis to carpet a piece of chicken wire atop a stone wall in this South Kent, Connecticut, garden. It... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/13234/let-a-clematis-ramble Mon, 18 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/13231/self-sown-serenity http://www.finegardening.com/item/13231/self-sown-serenity Posted by FineGardening_Editor
The path to this tucked away seating area in Dean Riddle's garden in the Catskills of Upstate New York is flanked by fine-textured, self-sown plants that spill over the edges. The exuberant plants... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/13231/self-sown-serenity Fri, 15 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/13034/clematis-mix-up http://www.finegardening.com/item/13034/clematis-mix-up Posted by FineGardening_Editor
The next time you plant a clematis, consider adding a second, contrasting variety for a striking combination of colors and forms. In this vignette designed by Eve Thyrum in Wilmington, Delaware, the... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/13034/clematis-mix-up Thu, 14 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/13032/giant-horsetail http://www.finegardening.com/item/13032/giant-horsetail Posted by FineGardening_Editor
Giant horsetail (Equisetum giganteum) is a South- and Central American native plant that thrives in moist soil. It spreads vigorously and should be contained if grown in warm climates. Its... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/13032/giant-horsetail Wed, 13 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/13029/reflections-of-a-garden http://www.finegardening.com/item/13029/reflections-of-a-garden Posted by FineGardening_Editor
Reflection is a powerful tool in a garden design. In this garden at Chanticleer, a public garden in Wayne, Pennsylvania, the still surface of the water doubles your vision, reflecting the sky and the... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/13029/reflections-of-a-garden Tue, 12 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/13026/herbs-in-containers http://www.finegardening.com/item/13026/herbs-in-containers Posted by FineGardening_Editor
Variegated society garlic (Tulbaghia violacea 'Variegata', USDA Hardiness Zones 7-10) and purple garden sage (Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens', Zones 4-10) make up a charming container planting in... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/13026/herbs-in-containers Mon, 11 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/12933/turn-a-garden-tragedy-into-a-stunning-focal-point http://www.finegardening.com/item/12933/turn-a-garden-tragedy-into-a-stunning-focal-point Posted by FineGardening_Editor
Before removing that beloved tree or shrub that bit the dust, try highlighting it for another season or two with a coat of vibrant paint. This garden was designed by the horticulturists at the West... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/12933/turn-a-garden-tragedy-into-a-stunning-focal-point Fri, 08 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/12931/garden-vignettes-can-be-more-than-just-plants http://www.finegardening.com/item/12931/garden-vignettes-can-be-more-than-just-plants Posted by FineGardening_Editor
We love this garden vignette. Designed by Tom Nelson and Randy Bolin in Oakland, California, it features earthenware pots and a metal panel in harmonious hues. An array of textural plants compliments... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/12931/garden-vignettes-can-be-more-than-just-plants Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/12929/flamenco-samba-bat-faced-cuphea http://www.finegardening.com/item/12929/flamenco-samba-bat-faced-cuphea Posted by FineGardening_Editor
This flamboyant tender perennial (Cuphea llavea Flamenco Samba™) is a star in summer containers. For more information, check out this plant's entry in the FG Plant Guide here. ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/12929/flamenco-samba-bat-faced-cuphea Wed, 06 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/12927/have-year-round-color-with-bright-hardscape http://www.finegardening.com/item/12927/have-year-round-color-with-bright-hardscape Posted by FineGardening_Editor
Flowers aren't the only color in this garden. These colorful chairs add extra visual pop. ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/12927/have-year-round-color-with-bright-hardscape Tue, 05 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/12925/a-private-courtyard-in-charleston-south-carolina http://www.finegardening.com/item/12925/a-private-courtyard-in-charleston-south-carolina Posted by FineGardening_Editor
This cool oasis in the middle of town mixes casual and formal perfectly. ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/12925/a-private-courtyard-in-charleston-south-carolina Mon, 04 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/12923/the-very-first-fine-gardening-garden-photo-of-the-day http://www.finegardening.com/item/12923/the-very-first-fine-gardening-garden-photo-of-the-day Posted by FineGardening_Editor
Welcome to the very first Fine Gardening Garden Photo of the Day! Every weekday we'll post a new photo of a great garden, a spectacular plant, a stunning plant combination, or any number of... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/12923/the-very-first-fine-gardening-garden-photo-of-the-day Fri, 01 Jan 2010 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/12975/pets-in-the-garden-contest-rules http://www.finegardening.com/item/12975/pets-in-the-garden-contest-rules Posted by FineGardening_Editor
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER.  Entries for this "Januaru 2010 Pets in the Garden" Contest (the "Contest") will be accepted during the period beginning at 12:01 a.m. ET on January 1, 2010 and... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/12975/pets-in-the-garden-contest-rules Tue, 01 Dec 2009 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/12658/photo-challenge-winter-gardens http://www.finegardening.com/item/12658/photo-challenge-winter-gardens Posted by FineGardening_Editor
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER.  Entries for this "The Winter Garden" Contest (the "Contest") will be accepted during the period beginning at 12:01 a.m. ET on December 1, 2009 and ending at... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/12658/photo-challenge-winter-gardens Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/11970/fine-gardenings-the-autumn-garden-contest-official-rules http://www.finegardening.com/item/11970/fine-gardenings-the-autumn-garden-contest-official-rules Posted by FineGardening_Editor
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER.  Entries for this "The Autumn Garden" Contest (the "Contest") will be accepted during the period beginning at 12:01 a.m. ET on November 1, 2009 and ending at... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/11970/fine-gardenings-the-autumn-garden-contest-official-rules Fri, 11 Sep 2009 11:53:29 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/11498/and-the-winners-of-the-august-photo-challenge-are http://www.finegardening.com/item/11498/and-the-winners-of-the-august-photo-challenge-are Posted by FineGardening_Editor
Congratulations to Dean Delgiudice and Linda Galbraith for their winning entries in the August Photo Challenge, Summer Bouquets. ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/11498/and-the-winners-of-the-august-photo-challenge-are Tue, 01 Sep 2009 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/11315/fine-gardenings-summer-plant-combos-contest-official-rules http://www.finegardening.com/item/11315/fine-gardenings-summer-plant-combos-contest-official-rules Posted by FineGardening_Editor
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... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/11315/fine-gardenings-summer-plant-combos-contest-official-rules Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:05:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/11094/and-the-winner-of-the-july-photo-challenge-is http://www.finegardening.com/item/11094/and-the-winner-of-the-july-photo-challenge-is Posted by FineGardening_Editor
Congratulations to Gordon Ballard (skigordo) of Buffalo, NY for his winning entry in the July Photo Challenge: Key West Meets Buffalo, NY. ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/11094/and-the-winner-of-the-july-photo-challenge-is Tue, 04 Aug 2009 16:30:02 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/10847/fine-gardenings-summer-bouquets-contest-official-rules http://www.finegardening.com/item/10847/fine-gardenings-summer-bouquets-contest-official-rules Posted by FineGardening_Editor
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER.  Entries for this "Summer Bouquets" Contest (the "Contest") will be accepted during the period beginning at 12:01 a.m. ET on August 1, 2009 and ending at 1159... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/10847/fine-gardenings-summer-bouquets-contest-official-rules Thu, 23 Jul 2009 13:17:57 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/9821/and-the-winner-of-the-june-photo-challenge-is http://www.finegardening.com/item/9821/and-the-winner-of-the-june-photo-challenge-is Posted by FineGardening_Editor
Congratulations to Michael Larkin (plantman56) of Harrisburg, PA for his winning entry to the June Photo Challenge: http://www.finegardening.com/item/9540/alpine-garden We asked Michael to... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/9821/and-the-winner-of-the-june-photo-challenge-is Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/9652/fine-gardenings-garden-structures-contest-official-rules http://www.finegardening.com/item/9652/fine-gardenings-garden-structures-contest-official-rules Posted by FineGardening_Editor
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER.  Entries for this "Garden Structures" Contest (the "Contest") will be accepted during the period beginning at 12:01 a.m. ET on July 1, 2009 and ending at 1159... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/9652/fine-gardenings-garden-structures-contest-official-rules Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:28:52 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/9498/and-the-winner-of-the-may-flowers-photo-challenge-is http://www.finegardening.com/item/9498/and-the-winner-of-the-may-flowers-photo-challenge-is Posted by FineGardening_Editor
Congratulations to Rachelle Towne of Wild Rose, WI, (also known as Olivia54984) for her winning post, Rembrandt Tulip Petals. It's always hard to choose a winner, but her post was chosen unanimously... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/9498/and-the-winner-of-the-may-flowers-photo-challenge-is Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:32:17 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/9077/container-gardens-photo-challenge http://www.finegardening.com/item/9077/container-gardens-photo-challenge Posted by FineGardening_Editor
Have you got some gorgeous container plantings or gardens to share? Post your photos in our gallery and we'll choose a winner based on beauty, creativity, and originality.Post your entryLooking for... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/9077/container-gardens-photo-challenge Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:32:07 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/9071/fine-gardenings-container-gardens-contest-official-rules http://www.finegardening.com/item/9071/fine-gardenings-container-gardens-contest-official-rules Posted by FineGardening_Editor
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER.  Entries for this "Container Garden" Contest (the "Contest") will be accepted during the period beginning at 12:01 a.m. ET on June 1, 2009 and ending at 1159... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/9071/fine-gardenings-container-gardens-contest-official-rules Mon, 18 May 2009 10:23:46 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/8756/and-the-winner-of-aprils-photo-challenge-is http://www.finegardening.com/item/8756/and-the-winner-of-aprils-photo-challenge-is Posted by FineGardening_Editor
During the month of April, we asked our readers to share photos illustrating how they've gone green in their gardens. This post was a favorite among our editors, but it wasn't easy to choose. ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/8756/and-the-winner-of-aprils-photo-challenge-is Fri, 15 May 2009 08:56:09 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/8610/a-british-perspective-on-american-gardens http://www.finegardening.com/item/8610/a-british-perspective-on-american-gardens Posted by FineGardening_Editor
When it comes to American gardens, I'm no expert. I’m a British gardener. More specifically, I’m a Welsh gardener. I have lived in Wales all my life and I have a pretty privileged spot... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/8610/a-british-perspective-on-american-gardens Fri, 01 May 2009 15:46:49 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/8355/fine-gardenings-may-flowers-contest-official-rules http://www.finegardening.com/item/8355/fine-gardenings-may-flowers-contest-official-rules Posted by FineGardening_Editor
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER.  Entries for the "May Flowers" Photo Contest (the "Contest") will be accepted during the period beginning at 12:01 a.m. ET on May 1, 2009 and ending at 11:59 pm... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/8355/fine-gardenings-may-flowers-contest-official-rules Fri, 01 May 2009 15:46:19 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/8358/photo-challenge-may-flowers http://www.finegardening.com/item/8358/photo-challenge-may-flowers Posted by FineGardening_Editor
We're keeping this month's photo challenge simple. Show us what's blooming in your garden this month. We'll choose a favorite, who will win a $25 gift certificate... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/8358/photo-challenge-may-flowers Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:40:06 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/8178/birth-flowers http://www.finegardening.com/item/8178/birth-flowers Posted by FineGardening_Editor
In addition to having a birth stone, you also have a birth flower. Here is a rundown on the plants that produce the birth flower for each month of the year. ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/8178/birth-flowers Tue, 14 Apr 2009 11:09:20 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/8068/garden-microclimates http://www.finegardening.com/item/8068/garden-microclimates Posted by FineGardening_Editor
As a meteorologist in New England, I know how fickle the weather can be. Our climate brings us cold snowy winters and warm humid summers, and temperatures can vary by over 100 degrees from January to July. While all gardens fall into a specific climate and planting zone, within each zone there are smaller areas known as microclimates. ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/8068/garden-microclimates Mon, 13 Apr 2009 17:06:41 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/8041/garden-gifts-from-mom http://www.finegardening.com/item/8041/garden-gifts-from-mom FineGardening_Editor
Your mom has given you more than you can imagine, from life itself to love, encouragement, and the basic information you need to get through life. We'll bet that she taught you how to garden, too. ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/8041/garden-gifts-from-mom Wed, 01 Apr 2009 13:13:52 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/7917/april-photo-challenge-how-green-is-your-garden http://www.finegardening.com/item/7917/april-photo-challenge-how-green-is-your-garden Posted by FineGardening_Editor
This month, we're challenging you to show us how you've gone green in your garden. Did you build or buy a rain barrel? Have you planted some plants that are native, drought-tolerant, or... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/7917/april-photo-challenge-how-green-is-your-garden Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:03:43 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/7912/april-square-foot-gardening-tips http://www.finegardening.com/item/7912/april-square-foot-gardening-tips Posted by FineGardening_Editor
Patti Moreno and Mel Bartholomew talk about spring gardening techniques, from planting cool weather crops, to hardening off seedlings, to collecting spring rain in a rain barrel. ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/7912/april-square-foot-gardening-tips Fri, 20 Mar 2009 13:13:14 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/7778/a-kitchen-garden-on-the-white-house-lawn http://www.finegardening.com/item/7778/a-kitchen-garden-on-the-white-house-lawn Posted by FineGardening_Editor
Yes, it has come to pass. The Obamas will be joining the ranks of vegetable gardeners. ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/7778/a-kitchen-garden-on-the-white-house-lawn Mon, 02 Mar 2009 13:13:02 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/7409/fine-gardenings-signs-of-spring-contest-official-rules http://www.finegardening.com/item/7409/fine-gardenings-signs-of-spring-contest-official-rules Posted by FineGardening_Editor
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER. Entries for the "Signs of Spring" Photo Contest (the "Contest") will be accepted during the period beginning at 12:01 a.m. ET on March 1, 2009 and ending at 11:59 pm... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/7409/fine-gardenings-signs-of-spring-contest-official-rules Sun, 01 Feb 2009 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/7971/february-iris http://www.finegardening.com/item/7971/february-iris Posted by FineGardening_Editor
Irises are used in aromatherapy and for making gin. ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/7971/february-iris Sun, 01 Feb 2009 01:05:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/5799/fine-gardenings-pets-in-the-garden-contest-official-rules http://www.finegardening.com/item/5799/fine-gardenings-pets-in-the-garden-contest-official-rules Posted by FineGardening_Editor
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER.  Entries for this "Pets in the Garden" Photo Contest (the "Contest") will be accepted during the period beginning at 12:01 a.m. ET on February 1, 2009 and ending... ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/5799/fine-gardenings-pets-in-the-garden-contest-official-rules Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:15:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/4334/winter-wonders-photo-contest-official-rules http://www.finegardening.com/item/4334/winter-wonders-photo-contest-official-rules Posted by FineGardening_Editor
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER. Entries for this "Winter Wonders" Photo Contest (the "Contest") will be accepted during the period beginning at 12:01 a.m. ET on January 6, 2009 and ending at 11:59 p.m. ET on January 31, 2009 (the "Contest Entry Period"). ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/4334/winter-wonders-photo-contest-official-rules Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:09:27 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/4323/winter-wonders-photo-contest http://www.finegardening.com/item/4323/winter-wonders-photo-contest Posted by FineGardening_Editor
What makes you happy in your garden this time of year? Share your photos and you could win one of three great prizes. ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/4323/winter-wonders-photo-contest Thu, 01 Jan 2009 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/7969/january-carnation http://www.finegardening.com/item/7969/january-carnation Posted by FineGardening_Editor
Carnation, the birth flower for people born in January, is one of the oldest flowers used in cultivation. ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/7969/january-carnation Tue, 30 Dec 2008 11:20:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/4136/how-to-post-photos-in-the-gallery http://www.finegardening.com/item/4136/how-to-post-photos-in-the-gallery Posted by FineGardening_Editor
Here are some pointers for adding photos to our reader galleries. ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/4136/how-to-post-photos-in-the-gallery Tue, 23 Dec 2008 10:27:01 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/3712/the-gardeners-christmas-tree http://www.finegardening.com/item/3712/the-gardeners-christmas-tree Posted by FineGardening_Editor
Jennifer Benner, a former associate editor for Fine Gardening, thinks there are two kinds of Christmas tree hunters: the perfectionist and optimist. ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/3712/the-gardeners-christmas-tree Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/7977/december-paperwhites http://www.finegardening.com/item/7977/december-paperwhites Posted by FineGardening_Editor
Paperwhites are daffodils and they really are the perfect December flower. ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/7977/december-paperwhites Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/7976/november-chrysanthemum http://www.finegardening.com/item/7976/november-chrysanthemum Posted by FineGardening_Editor
The rich colors of the fall landscape would be incomplete without garden mums. ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/7976/november-chrysanthemum Wed, 01 Oct 2008 17:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/8019/october-pot-marigold http://www.finegardening.com/item/8019/october-pot-marigold Posted by FineGardening_Editor
Pot marigolds are a great plant to have in the ornamental garden and in a veggie or herb garden. ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/8019/october-pot-marigold Mon, 01 Sep 2008 17:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/8012/september-aster http://www.finegardening.com/item/8012/september-aster Posted by FineGardening_Editor
Asters just might be the perfect garden plant. Their daisy-like flowers provide late-season color, and many varieties attract butterflies. ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/8012/september-aster Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/8001/august-gladiola http://www.finegardening.com/item/8001/august-gladiola Posted by FineGardening_Editor
Botanical name: Acidanthera   ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/8001/august-gladiola Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/7999/july-delphinium http://www.finegardening.com/item/7999/july-delphinium Posted by FineGardening_Editor
Theses lovely queens of the garden are best admired from a distance, as they are highly poisonous.   ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/7999/july-delphinium Sun, 01 Jun 2008 17:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/7997/june-rose http://www.finegardening.com/item/7997/june-rose Posted by FineGardening_Editor
The rose may be the most prolific garden plant. ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/7997/june-rose Thu, 01 May 2008 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/7975/may-lily-of-the-valley http://www.finegardening.com/item/7975/may-lily-of-the-valley Posted by FineGardening_Editor
Sold in France on May Day, Lily of the Valley is a true harbinger of spring. ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/7975/may-lily-of-the-valley Sun, 13 Apr 2008 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/7974/april-daisy http://www.finegardening.com/item/7974/april-daisy Posted by FineGardening_Editor
Daisies are the birth flower for people born in April. ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/7974/april-daisy Sat, 01 Mar 2008 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.finegardening.com/item/7973/march-daffodil http://www.finegardening.com/item/7973/march-daffodil Posted by FineGardening_Editor
One of the most beloved spring-blooming bulbs, and the birth flower for people born in March. ]]> http://www.finegardening.com/item/7973/march-daffodil