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    Having Fun Digging In

    My name is Kat, and I’ve been gardening for two years in a small town in Ontario, Canada. Our village is in a rural area, and I’m very lucky to…

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    Returning to a Sculptor’s Garden

    Today we’re taking a trip back to the Philadelphia garden of sculptor Syd Carpenter. If you missed our last visit to her garden, check it out here. Ariseama ringens (cobra…

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    Perfectly Pretty Poppies

    I’m a big fan of poppies. I love the way they combine delicate, papery petals with a tough, reliable disposition. While looking through my photos recently, I pulled these images…

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    Meadowy Magic

    About a year ago, Istvan Dudas sent us pictures of the private garden in the UK where he has worked to create a dreamy space full of a rich tapestry…

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    Regional Picks: Plant Wish List – Southern California

        1. Yesterday-Today-And-Tomorrow Name: Brunfelsia magnifica Usda Hardiness Zones: 9 to 11 Size: 6 to 10 feet tall and 3 to 5 feet wide Conditions: Full to dappled shade; rich, well-drained…

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    Regional Picks: Garden Staples – Northern California

    1. Tall Purple Verbena Name: Verbena bonariensis USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 to 11 Size: 6 feet tall and 18 inches wide Conditions: Full sun; well-drained soil Tall purple verbena fulfills…

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    Regional Picks: Deerproof Perennials – California

    ‘Coronation Gold’ fern-leaf yarrow Name: Achillea ‘Coronation Gold’ USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9 Size: 2 to 3 feet tall and 1 to 3 feet wide, clumping Conditions: Full sun;…