New York - Fine Gardening
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Design
GPOD on the Road: New York Botanical Garden in Spring
Happy Friday, GPODers! On May 13 I had the pleasure of visiting the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx, N.Y., to conduct an interview with a researcher for an…
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How-To
How to Avoid Rust and Have Success Growing Hollyhocks
Let’s face it. If you haven’t figured it out already, hollyhocks (Alcea spp. and cvs., Zones 3–9) can be difficult to please. You are not alone if you’ve dreamed of…
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Design
The Best Early Spring Vegetables to Grow
Spring is a time when many gardeners begin to prepare for the summer season. However, you don’t need to focus solely on summer veggie gardening. There are several vegetables that…
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Design
Great Native Perennials for Your Region
In every corner of the United States, native perennials offer an unparalleled blend of beauty, resilience, and ecological harmony. In "Great Native Perennials for Your Region," we’ve partnered with regional…
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Design
Venerable Magnolias at Hortus, Part 1
Happy Monday GPODers! Since September of last year Allyson Levy has been sharing insights, information and inspiration from Hortus Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, the impressive property that she manages with partner…
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Design
There is Always Room for More
Hi GPODers!! If you've been following Garden Photo of the Day for a while now, you're familiar with Lee and his colorful garden in the Mohawk Valley of New York. Just…
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Plants
Colorful Foliage Plants to Add Drama to the Garden
Colorful foliage plants provide a steady and long-lasting shot of color and interest in the garden. While flowers come and go, beg for deadheading, or temperamentally decide not to even…
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Design
Hugh’s Long Flower Border Last Summer
Hi GPODers! Today a contributor has answered our call for summer color with a collection of blooms in just about every shade imaginable. Hugh Locke in New York has shared…
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Design
Chasing Away the Winter Blues with Lee in New York
Hi GPODers! While we absolutely appreciate the understated beauty of winter gardens here at GPOD, we can also use a dose of summer color to keep our spirits high when…
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Design
Fallen Leaves and Seed Heads are Beautiful and Beneficial in the Garden
Happy Monday GPODers! Today Allyson Levy of Hortus Arboretum and Botanical Gardens in Stone Ridge, New York is reminding us to leave the leaves! Allyson has shared her knowledge, and…