Uses - Fine Gardening

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    Cleo’s Spring Garden in Washington

    Happy Friday, GPODers! On Wednesday we saw Linda’s lovely woodland garden on Lookout Mountain (Linda’s Garden on a Mountain), yesterday we saw pretty pink blooms from Lila’s garden in Mill…

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    Lila’s Azaleas in Washington

    Hi GPODers! Last week we got a springtime update from Lila Johnson in Mill Creek, Wash. (Spring Greens and Purples in the PNW). Her photos focused on the fresh green…

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    Linda’s Garden on a Mountain in the PNW

    Hi GPODers! A big move is always rife with challenges: adjusting to an unfamiliar neighborhood, saying goodbye to loved ones, discovering your new favorite spots in town, acclimating to a…

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    Spring Flowering Shrubs in Diana’s Washington Garden

    Hi GPODers! Spring is alive in the Pacific Northwest and submissions from Washington gardeners have flooded the GPOD inbox. Yesterday we got an update from Lila Johnson in Mill Creek,…

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    Spring Greens and Purples in the PNW

    Hi GPODers! Yesterday we got an update from Beth Tucker, a frequent contributor based in North Carolina (check that out here if you missed it: Irises and More). Today we’re…

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    Irises and More in Beth’s North Carolina Garden

    Hi GPODers! Earlier in the season we got a garden update from a frequent contributor and commenter, Beth Tucker in Waxhaw, N.C. (check out those posts here: Early Spring in…

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    Mary’s Late Spring Garden in Maryland

    Happy Monday, GPODers! We have another week full of fabulous spring color ahead of us on Garden Photo of the Day, and we’re kicking it off with an update from…

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    Penstemons That Last: Long-Lived Species for a Reliable Garden Show

    Penstemons are among the most beloved and widely known Western wildflowers. With around 280 species of the plants recognized, most mesic and dry landscapes across the West are home to…

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    Growing and Designing with Bearded Irises in the Southwest

    A garden without bearded irises (Iris germanica) just seems to be missing something. Yes, they are common, ubiquitous, old-fashioned. With a limited flowering season, they flash intensely and then they…

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    Growing Hardy Agapanthus in the Pacific Northwest

    Agapanthus (Agapanthus campanulatus) is a beautiful perennial in the Pacific Northwest. The vibrant blooms provide cool-toned colors in summer, and the pest-free foliage is gorgeous. Nothing is better than watching…