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10 Bold Plants for Winter Interest in the Southeast
Without a doubt one of the best parts about gardening in the Southeast is winters that are temperate yet still bring seasonality to the garden. I’m grateful that we don’t…
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How-To
How to Grow Rosemary in the Southeast
I read recently that ancient Greece–inspired and Mediterranean décor was the next big thing in interior design. Perhaps many of you will feel inspired to add a marble bust to…
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Design
Southern Doll’s Daisy Is a Little-Known Native Gem
When my budding interests in horticulture started developing in junior high school, I came across Hortus Third, an encyclopedic tome of horticulture compiled in the 1970s. Learning about plants from…
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Design
Nancy’s Virginia Garden
Today we’re in Colonial Heights, Virginia, visiting Nancy Snyder’s garden. Nancy has had this hibiscus (Hibiscus ‘Midnight Marvel’ (Zones 5–9) in the garden for three years, and she says it…
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Design
Judy’s Virginia Garden
My name is Judy. I have been gardening for many years but with no formal training. I have learned a lot by trial and error. My husband and I moved…
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How-To
The Current State of American Chestnut Tree Conservation
Several times a year someone sends me a photo of a tree they believe to be an American chestnut (Castanea dentata, Zones 4–8). Frequently what they actually have sent is…
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Design
Pollinator Plants for the Southeast
Whether you have the space to create an expansive, pollinator-friendly landscape or just enough room to pot up a couple plants that are pollinator favorites, we can all do our…
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Design
Summer in Kristen’s Garden
We’re visiting Kristen Rembold’s beautiful garden today. Hello! It’s 90°F here in Virginia, and the gardens are lush and brilliant. Three of my grandchildren are spending July with us, and…
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Design
The Best Colocasias to Add Tropical Flair to Your Summer Garden
Most likely native to Southeast Asia, colocasia (Colocasia esculenta, Zones 7b–12) is used by many gardeners for its large, tropical-looking foliage. This plant also has a long history of being…
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Design
Revisiting Lisa’s North Carolina Garden
Today we’re visiting with Lisa Chapman. Hi from Waxhaw, North Carolina (Zone 8a/7b). Thank you for featuring me in the GPOD this past November. It was absolutely the best early…