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How-ToHow to Grow Sweet Peas
Fragrant, old-fashioned sweet peas were very popular cut flowers in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, but then they fell out of favor for nearly a hundred years. With…
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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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ArticleJoseph’s Favorite Flowers of the Year
This is your GPOD editor, Joseph, sharing some photos with you today. As the gardening season winds down, I like to go through the photos I’ve taken over the year…
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ArticleJordan’s Mindful Garden
Today we're visiting Jordan Mara's garden north of Vancouver, British Columbia. Learn more: A Healing Garden on Vancouver Island My garden is a little different than most—and that’s because my relationship…
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How-ToGrowing 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…
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DesignSweet Peas in the Northeast, Part II: Varieties
Few annuals deliver the trifecta that sweet peas (Lathyrus odoratus, annual) do. Fragrance and old-fashioned charm go a long way when it comes to cut flowers, but absolutely no flower…
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How-ToSweet Peas in the Northeast, Part I: Growing Guide
If you haven't noticed, sweet peas (Lathyrus odoratus, annual) are back in fashion. A century ago, they were the most popular cut flower in North America, but they fell out…
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DesignSpectacular Sweet Peas for Northern California
Sweet peas (Lathyrus odoratus) are annual, cool-season climbing vines that can reach up to 6 feet in height. They are adored for their deliciously fragrant, fluttery blooms that after centuries…
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DesignFavorite Spring Blooms
Today’s photos come from Tara Messina, who is a flower farmer in Connecticut and also gardens for private estate clients. She shares some of her favorite spring flowers from her…
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