April 2013 - Page 4 of 6
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How-To
DIY Raised Bed (Removable) Pest Gate
This do-it-yourself pest gate is removable and can help keep out unwanted guests.
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Design
Cindy’s garden in New York
Today's photos are from Cindy Reiss in New York state. She says, "I live in Rochester, New York, two miles south of Lake Ontario. My husband and I have been…
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Design
Nong’s garden in Ohio, Day 2
Welcome to day two in Nongnuch Inpanbutr's garden in Ohio. If you missed yesterday's post, here's what she had to say: ""We live in Columbus, Ohio, across from the Scioto…
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Design
Nong’s garden in Ohio, Day 1
Today's photos are from Nongnuch Inpanbutr in Ohio. Nong says, "We live in Columbus, Ohio, across from the Scioto River and park with a spectacular view, every day and every…
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Design
Gardening with kids at Green Chimneys Farm and School in New York
If you'll recall, we've featured my great friend Miyako Kinoshita's garden a couple of times (refresh your memory HERE and HERE.) But what I never said is that Miyako does…
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Kitchen Gardening
Grow the Seed that Keeps on Giving
Have you ever participated in a “One Book, One City” reading program in your town? If so, then you’re familiar with the revamped seed-saving membership program at the Hudson Valley…
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Design
Karen’s No-lawn Front Yard in Irvine
Today's photos are from Karen Taylor in Irvine, California. She says, "I have enjoyed looking at the gardens you display in the GPOD and I am envious of their large…
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How-To
10 Chores That Can’t Wait at the Start of Gardening Season
Winter is waning, and you can’t wait to get outside. But before you get caught up in buying new plants and moving things around, take some time to do some…
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How-To
Successful Seed Starting Beyond the Basics
There are some people who just seem to be able to propagate anything. I am not one of those people. When I moved to a new garden in New Jersey,…
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Article
Biennials That Are Worth Your Time
You may already think that you know what a biennial is. Maybe you’ve said, “Why bother?” to yourself all these years. You’re not interested in something that just grows a…