Connecticut - Fine Gardening
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Exceptional Scenes From Sue’s 2024 Garden
Hi GPODers and Happy New Year! We're starting the year off with a bang, and getting treated to the most sensational scenes from Sue Webel's garden in 2024. Sue has…
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Happy New Year’s Eve GPOD!
Happy New Year's Eve GPODers! 2024 is officially coming to a close. As we give the final curtain call on this year there will be plenty of celebrating, but this…
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How to Grow Crocuses for a Spectacular Early Spring Display
Crocuses (Crocus spp. and cvs., Zones 3–8) are some of the most beloved plants in our gardens. They are often the first hopeful sign of spring for many of us,…
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Garden Tour of a Sustainable Native Plant Oasis Bursting with Fall Color
When Jeff Lorenz and Kayla Fell purchased this property in the Philadelphia suburbs, they knew they had their work cut out for them. A front and back yard of mostly…
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9 Aggressive Plants Homeowners May Regret Adding to Their Garden
We’ve all been there: looking at plants in the nursery and impulsively bringing home something we are not familiar with and don’t have a plan for. These plants are sometimes…
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The Best House Foundation Plants for Your Region
When it comes to choosing foundation plants for your home, it’s important to pick species that not only enhance your landscape but also thrive in your specific climate. That’s why…
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Native Shade Perennials for the Northeast
It seems like the majority of the most popular native garden perennials are sun-loving meadow denizens. It can be difficult to find native flowering plants to brighten shadier spots. The…
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Native Plants for Summer Interest in the Northeast
‘Dart's Gold’ Ninebark Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Dart’s Gold’ Zones: 3–7 Size: 4 to 6 feet tall and 6 to 8 feet wide Conditions: Full sun; well-drained soil Native range: Eastern North…
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Peak Season in Heidi’s Connecticut Garden
Hey GPODers! Today we're back in the flower-filled garden of Heidi Weirether. We first saw her garden a little earlier on in the summer (you check check out that post…
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Northeastern Invasive Plants to Avoid and Native Alternatives to Use Instead
Most invasive plant species were originally introduced for ornamental use in landscapes. But because they have naturalized at aggressive rates, they have caused habitat destruction and the loss of native…