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Fine Gardening's "The Autumn Garden" Contest Official Rules
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...
And the winners of the August photo challenge are...
Congratulations to Dean Delgiudice and Linda Galbraith for their winning entries in the August Photo Challenge, Summer Bouquets.
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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And the winner of the July Photo Challenge is...
Congratulations to Gordon Ballard (skigordo) of Buffalo, NY for his winning entry in the July Photo Challenge: Key West Meets Buffalo, NY.
Fine Gardening's "Summer Bouquets" Contest Official Rules
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...
And the winner of the June Photo Challenge is...
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...
Fine Gardening's "Garden Structures" Contest Official Rules
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...
And the winner of the May Flowers Photo Challenge is...
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...
Container Gardens Photo Challenge
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...
Fine Gardening's "Container Gardens" Contest Official Rules
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...
And the winner of April's photo challenge is...
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.
A British perspective on American gardens
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...
Fine Gardening's "May Flowers" Contest: Official Rules
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...
Photo Challenge: May Flowers
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...
Birth Flowers
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.
Garden Microclimates
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.
Garden Gifts From Mom
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.
April Photo Challenge: How Green is Your Garden?
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...
April Square Foot Gardening Tips
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.
A Kitchen Garden on the White House Lawn
Yes, it has come to pass. The Obamas will be joining the ranks of vegetable gardeners.
Fine Gardening's "Signs of Spring" Contest: Official Rules
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...
February: Iris
Irises are used in aromatherapy and for making gin.
Fine Gardening's "Pets in the Garden" Contest: Official Rules
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...
Winter Wonders Photo Contest: Official Rules
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").
Winter Wonders Photo Contest
What makes you happy in your garden this time of year? Share your photos and you could win one of three great prizes.
January: Carnation
Carnation, the birth flower for people born in January, is one of the oldest flowers used in cultivation.
How to post photos in the gallery
Here are some pointers for adding photos to our reader galleries.
The Gardener's Christmas Tree
Jennifer Benner, a former associate editor for Fine Gardening, thinks there are two kinds of Christmas tree hunters: the perfectionist and optimist.
December - Paperwhites
Paperwhites are daffodils and they really are the perfect December flower.
November: Chrysanthemum
The rich colors of the fall landscape would be incomplete without garden mums.
October - Pot Marigold
Pot marigolds are a great plant to have in the ornamental garden and in a veggie or herb garden.
September - Aster
Asters just might be the perfect garden plant. Their daisy-like flowers provide late-season color, and many varieties attract butterflies.
August - Gladiola
Botanical name: Acidanthera
July - Delphinium
Theses lovely queens of the garden are best admired from a distance, as they are highly poisonous.
June - Rose
The rose may be the most prolific garden plant.
May: Lily of the Valley
Sold in France on May Day, Lily of the Valley is a true harbinger of spring.
April: Daisy
Daisies are the birth flower for people born in April.
March: Daffodil
One of the most beloved spring-blooming bulbs, and the birth flower for people born in March.
Fall in Minnesota
LoreneIvol | November 20th, 2009
Autumn Borders Designed by me From my Former Garden
puffinsrcardinal | November 19th, 2009
Garden wall
poliver | November 19th, 2009
