August 2013 - Page 4 of 6

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    A Gardener’s Mid-Summer Meanderings

    It is already midsummer and the harvest has begun... here's what's going on in my garden and kitchen. Time to put up the garden bounty!

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    Linda’s garden in Washington, Day 2

    Today we're continuing our tour of Linda Skler's garden that we started yesterday. In case you missed what she said yesterday: "I live on Bainbridge Island, a 1/2-hour ferry ride…

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    Linda’s garden in Washington, Day 1

    Today's photos are from Linda Skyler. She says, "I finally grabbed my camera and went out to snap a few pictures - after you kept reminding everyone to get busy…

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    WIN a copy of Victoria: The Seductress from Longwood Gardens!

    Fine Gardening and Longwood Gardens offer you the chance to win a lovely tome on a beguiling plant

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    Jon’s sculptural lawn in Ohio, revisited

    Once in a while you guys send me an email that makes me laugh out loud in happiness and amazement, and I got one of those a couple of days…

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    Louise’s garden in Maryland…and more butterflies!

    Today we're going back to Maryland to visit Louise Lawrence. She says, "I have lived in Shady Side, Maryland, for 25 years and have maxed out the garden beds on…

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    Easier Composting with the Green Cycler

    Have you ever wished for a gardening gadget that would make composting easier? The Green Cycler may be just what you need.

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    How many butterflies do you see?

    Happy Monday, everyone! Forgive the short post today. I was in Maryland and Pennsylvania for a few days at the end of last week, and this post was a bit…

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    Peach Goes With Everything

    Think of the color peach, and what pops into your head? If you’re a child of the 1980s, visions of Miami Vice and taffeta bridesmaid dresses most likely spring to…

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    Designing With Conifers

      There are some good reasons (beyond disease resistance and low maintenance) why I decided to plant my 1-acre garden with more than 100 conifers. They have vibrant colors and…