August 2011
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Kitchen Gardening
A Second Round of Broccoli for Fall
I want to thank my Italian ancestors for introducing broccoli to America as it's hands-down one of my favorite vegetables.
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Les Quatre Vents – Curved and circular steps
Today we see a couple of gorgeous curved staircases that are planted with alpine and rock garden plants. Not only are the shapes of the stairs a softened version of…
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Chiming in on Mini Bell Peppers
Short growing seasons mean gardeners have to get creative if they want to have some sweet success.
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Les Quatre Vents – Water and reflections
Continuing the series of photos from Frank and Anne Cabot's gardens at Les Quatre Vents in Quebec, here are some shots of water and reflections from other parts of the...
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Design
The gardens of Les Quatre Vents
Many years ago, I had the great privilege of working at Stonecrop Gardens, a small and wonderful public garden in upstate New York that was started by Frank and Anne…
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Kitchen Gardening
Plant a Fall Lettuce Garden
Lettuce is a cool-weather lover that grows well in both spring and fall garden. In fact, when I plant lettuce in my fall garden, I can often take it all…
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Summer is Fading Fast and Fall is in the Air (Not to mention a hurricane!)
Here in my Maryland zone 7 garden, crops are slowing down and the intense heat of summer is cooling just a bit. The air is cooler at night and I've…
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Protect your garden from Hurricane Irene
If you're in Hurricane Irene's path, you should follow some of these quick tips.
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A reflection steals the show
This container grouping in Laura Crockett's garden is successful because of several different factors. The screen behind the pots makes the plantings stand out beautifully, mking the plantings stand...
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Garden Roses You Can Purchase – Part 1
We talk about taking care of garden roses. Now here is the first part in a series of ones you can purchase for your own garden.