Annual plants - Fine Gardening

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    Alice Says Goodbye to a Special Garden: Part 2

    Hi GPODers! Today we continue our farewell tour of Alice Fleurkens' garden in Sweaburg, Ontario. If you missed it, please check out Part 1, which includes links to some of her…

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    GPOD on the Road: Beacon Hill Park

    Happy Friday GPODers! We're back on the road with another segment from my trip to Vancouver Island. First, I highlighted the fabulous summer arrangements in the capital city of Victoria…

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    Summer Color in Robert’s Kansas Garden

    Hi GPODers! It's been a very colorful week here at Garden Photo of the Day, and the theme continues with Robert Walsh's vibrant blooms in Lenexa, Kansas. Robert has lots…

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    Creating Container Garden Art

    Hi GPODers, This submission hit close to home for me, so though it was short, I just had to share. Today we're hearing from Jerrica and learning about the beautiful…

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    GPOD on the Road: Gardens Around Niagara

    Happy Friday, GPODers! Last summer I went on a bucket-list trip, taking my camper van from my home state of Connecticut across Canada to Vancouver Island, and back across the…

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    The Best Annuals for Southwestern Gardens

    Annual plants are a garden designer’s secret weapon. Endlessly versatile and extremely showy, annuals add nonstop color without a high price or a lot of work. They are perfect for…

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    All About Growing Annual and Perennial Poppies

    Poppies (Papaver spp. and cvs., Zones 3–9) are one of the most beloved and desirable garden flowers, but they aren't as easy to please as many sources make them out…

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    New and Unusual Annuals to Try in Your Garden This Summer

    Gardening is, or at least should be, an ongoing learning process. It can include trial and error (and sometimes failure), but for me, the most exciting part is discovering new…

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    Mark’s Apartment Garden

    Today we’re visiting with Mark Klempner in Philadelphia. I have a bit of a special situation: I live in a rental apartment with a substantial private garden. I'm in the…

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    A Stunning Fall Bouquet with Annuals

    Annuals do more than just look good in the garden; they also make excellent cut flowers for floral arrangements—especially in fall as they give it their all and put out…