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ArticleGPOD on the Road: Visiting a Flower Farm
Today Cherry Ong is taking us on the road to a flower farm she visited earlier this year. I've been curious about flower farms and so tried attending a flower…
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DesignA Garden Full of Memories
Barbara Downing Owening sent in these photos in memory of her brother Ken. When Fine Gardening first began the GPOD feature, I began to encourage my brothers to collect their…
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DesignA Garden That’s Younger Than It Looks
They never weeded a bed or planted a seed, but our four teenagers were heartbroken to leave the big garden of their childhood. Why couldn’t we wait 10 years? Where…
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DesignSurprising Shrubs for Small Spaces
My old garden was big. There was room for tree-size lilacs, billowy shrub roses, and rhododendrons so sturdy that you could climb on them. I knew that moving across town…
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DesignPick a Color, Any Color
Last spring, we challenged our readers to design a container that featured a single color. Whether you have a passion for purple, a yen for yellow, or an obsession for…
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ArticlePeach Goes With Everything
Think of the color peach, and what pops into your head? If you’re a child of the 1980s, visions of Miami Vice and taffeta bridesmaid dresses most likely spring to…
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How-To3 Salvaged and Repurposed Container-Garden Planter Ideas
It’s no secret that potted annuals and tropicals and Vietnamese ceramics are usually kinder on the eyes than on the wallet. But if you don’t feel like splurging this year,…
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DesignGeraniums: The Best of the Best
Geraniums (Geranium spp. and cvs, USDA Hardiness Zones 3–8) are terrific. It really is that simple. We could talk about their landscape versatility, cultural adaptability, and superior ornamental traits. Or…
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ArticleRegional Picks: Summer Standouts – Southern California
1. ‘Big Magenta’ African daisy Name: Arctotis acaulis ‘Big Magenta’ USDA Hardiness Zones: 9 to 11 Size: 1 foot tall and 3 to 4 feet wide Conditions: Full sun;…
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ArticleCreate a Four-Season Front Entry
Create a garden that looks good all of the time. An exciting entry should be more than just a collection of seasonal stars; it must also have plants that establish…
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