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Episode 85: Fragrant Plants

Alternate titles for this episode: (1) Plants That Stink or (2) Smell This Episode. Kidding aside, lovely smelling plants are a bonus that every garden deserves. We all spend so…
How-To
Growing Sweet Peas in the South

Growing up, Jason spent a lot of his summers in England with his grandparents. One of his favorite things to do there was to visit flower shows. There would be…
Design
Shrubs for Winter Fragrance in the South

The color of a blossom might be the first thing to catch our eye in the landscape, but adding sweet aroma to that bloom elevates the plant to all-star status.…
Design
Enchanting Evening Fragrances for Northern California

After a hectic day's work, a gardener unwinds quickest with a relaxing visit to the garden. We stroll pathways, peruse perennial borders, and perhaps harvest veggies or blooms to bring…
Design
Fall Fragrance From a Little-Known Shrub

I wouldn’t say I’m a full-on curmudgeon. However, a plant with spikes that can hold its own against rowdy neighborhood kids will always pique my interest. Enter ‘Sasaba’ holly tea…
Design
Four Fragrant Favorites for Northern California

For the plant lover, fragrance enhances the gardening experience, adding an almost magical layer to the beauty of a plant and an intangible dimension to the garden's design. Fragrance can…
Design
Growing Baskets Full of Lavender

Today’s photos come from Eileen deCamp in Charlottesville, Virginia. I love growing lavender (Lavandula species and hybrids), but it can be challenging in our Virginia climate with humidity, clay soil,…
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Fragrant Blooms for the Low Desert

When most people think of the low desert, sweet smells aren’t the first thing that pops into their minds. Typically, we’d think of cacti, palo verdes (Parkinsonia spp. and cvs.,…
Design
Fragrant Camellias for the Shade

Camellias add color and beauty to the shady Northern California garden from fall to early spring—a time when little else is in bloom. In our area, camellias prefer shelter from…
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Garden Design that Looks Great After Hours

After a busy day, you need rejuvenation. You want the renewal that comes from putting aside work, to-do lists, and digital devices. You need to pause before rushing into dinner…

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