Christine Alexander
Christine Alexander is the editor of FineGardening.com
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How-To4 Steps to Remove Invasive Plants in Your Yard
Invasive plants aren’t just unsightly weeds with bad manners. They can cause serious ecological damage, threaten biodiversity, and even put human health and safety at risk. These nonnative species are…
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Garden Photo of the DayGPOD on the Road: Monteverde Orchid Garden, Part 1
Happy Friday GPODers! Last month we had two guest posts from Fine Gardening's digital editor, Christine Alexander, who shared some behind-the-scenes photos from a fall video shoot at Coastal Maine Botanical…
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Garden Photo of the DayGPOD on the Road: Behind the Scenes at Coastal Maine Botanic Garden, Part 2
Happy Friday GPODers! Last Friday we featured a guest post from our website editor, Christine Alexander, showcasing some sensational scenes she captured at Coastal Maine Botanic Garden during a video shoot…
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Garden Photo of the DayGPOD on the Road: Behind the Scenes at Coastal Maine Botanic Garden, Part 1
Happy Friday GPODers! For some added inspiration and color to get us through the winter months, our website editor, Christine Alexander, has gone through her own archives to share some…
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DesignTop Native Shrubs to Replace Boxwood in Your Landscape
Throw a stone in any neighborhood, and more likely than not, you'll hit a boxwood tree. Boxwood (Buxus spp. and cvs., Zones 4–9) is the most popular evergreen shrub sold…
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VideoA Fall Tour of the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
Take a tour of the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens and discover a meeting ground of natural beauty, expert design, and horticultural excellence. Nestled in the picturesque landscape of coastal Maine,…
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Garden Photo of the DayMirroring Goodness in a Forest Garden
For many of us, there’s a certain amount of gardening that feels a bit like a battle against impending chaos. Gardeners Tim Boland and Laura Coit, however, seemed to embrace…
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How-ToWhy Native Plants Are Key to Saving Our Ecosystems: An Interview with Doug Tallamy
An appropriate space to interview a man who has spent his life advocating for the preservation of native ecosystems might be a meadow buzzing with pollinators or a forest edge…
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DesignMake a DIY Christmas Wreath: 6 Design Ideas for a Welcoming Winter Stoop
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 DIY…
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How-ToHow to Build Soil and Suppress Weeds with Sheet Mulching
You may have heard of a technique in gardening called “sheet mulching” or “lasagna gardening.” This has been touted as a great way to wipe out weeds and build rich…
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