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How do the garden shows do it?

March 4th, 2010

You might take all of the blooming plants for granted at those indoor flower shows, but it’s not easy building displays and getting everything to bloom at that early time. Here’s a look at the secrets that landscapers use to craft these “instant springs.”

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Gifts of Gardens

December 24th, 2009

Two caring women who have dealt with challenges in their lives responded with plans to build gardens — one a flower garden in honor of mothers who have battled cancer and the other a tribute to those who have given their lives in defense of our country. Hear their stories and learn about the local gardens in this Christmastime 2009 piece…

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Frugal Gardening

May 29th, 2008

Gardening doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg (or a kidney and a spleen, for that matter). Cheap and recycled items can be put to good use in a lot of ways in the garden…

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Nurturing the Gardening Gene

May 11th, 2006

One thing most superb gardeners I know have in common (besides a compost pile) is a close relative who ignited a love of gardening in them. Is there such a thing as a “gardening gene?”

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