Christine Alexander
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Garden Photo of the DayTurning a Large Property Into a Multifaceted Garden
In 1995, Cindy Lindstedt and her husband, John, moved into a newly built log cabin on 142 acres an hour outside Milwaukee. Since then, the pair has turned much of…
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DesignGardening With the Spirit of the Season
Long-time Garden Photo of the Day contributor Cherry Ong may be the poster gardener for the spirit of the season. It has become a tradition for Cherry to make wreaths…
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How-ToHow to Make a Sustainable Hypertufa Container
This video shows how to make a sustainable hypertufa container. These troughs are typically molded using a mixture of portland cement, perlite, and peat moss, but in this tutorial, I'll…
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DesignDynamic Garden Design Despite Challenging Conditions
“When the going gets tough, the tough get gardening” could describe John Markowski and his garden in Kingwood, New Jersey, where he has powered through suboptimal conditions to establish a…
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DesignMarie Clark Taylor and the Wonder of “Aliveness!”
Have you ever gazed through a microscope and beheld a plant cell? If so, that may be in large part due to the work of one woman—Marie Clark Taylor—a forerunner…
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DesignA Garden That Shines in Spring
At a Glance Size: 100 acres Location: Sergeantsville, New Jersey Zone: 6 Conditions: Full sun; well-drained, fertile soil Age of the garden: 25 years When Ruth Ann Mummey and her…
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DesignBuild a Holiday Garden Gnome
After such a long and dreary year, we could all use a celebration. Add some cheer to your front yard this holiday season with an adorable holiday garden gnome built…
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DesignMeet Your Gardening Regional Reporters—Part 1
Our readers have been asking for more regionally focused gardening content for decades, but logistics and pressures of keeping our national magazine as applicable to all as possible have long…
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VideoTips for Buying Plants as Gifts
It’s springtime, and that means nurseries and garden centers are bursting at the seams with new treasures for gardens, porches, and yards. With so many options, and holidays to celebrate…
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How-To15 Tips to Make Seed Starting Easier
Starting seeds is an easy and affordable way to get more plants, but getting them off to a good start can be tricky if you've never done it before. When…
