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ArticleInspiration for Shade Gardens
Today, frequent GPOD contributor Cherry Ong is giving us another look at a less-visited part of Butchart Gardens in British Columbia: the bog garden. (Her previous post is here.) She says: Tucked…
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DesignA Garden in 40 Shades of Green
Emmanuel Touhey sent us these photos of his garden in Burke, Virginia, just outside Washington, D.C. This is my first real American garden. Born and raised in Ireland, I moved…
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DesignPlants That Worked This Summer
Cherry Ong of Richmond, British Columbia, has contributed to the GPOD many times (if you’ve missed seeing her earlier posts, check out this one of some of her amazing gardens),…
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DesignGarden Inspiration From British Columbia, Part 2
Today we’re sharing more of Cherry Ong's photos of the gardens at the Government House in Victoria, British Columbia. Part 1 was yesterday, so check that out if you missed…
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DesignDesigning With Green
This ubiquitous color, when used well, can be just as exciting as vibrant flowers
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DesignA Quiet Week in the Garden
Janell Frazier-Day sent in these photos of her garden. She claimed, “It's one of those quiet weeks in the garden, before the roses and hydrangeas really take off,” but I…
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ArticleHow to Use Annuals in Your Garden
Years ago, I created a long, deep perennial border that I could enjoy and critique from my kitchen window. I was happy with the size and shape of the bed,…
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DesignCreating a Scene
This designer relied on six strategies to design a garden full of head-turning vignettes
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DesignA Tapestry of Textures
Contrast is the key to making great combinations of foliage, flower, and seed heads
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DesignUsing Containers as a Design Element
Careful and considered placement can add a sense of coherence to a garden
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