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Crane-fly orchid leaves in a woodland setting
Crane-fly orchid leaves in a woodland setting

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Crane-fly orchid

Crane-fly orchid is a native plant that's found in woodlands in the Southeastern United States. And it grows in my woods, in metro Atlanta, zone 8a. Crane-Fly orchid is easy to spot in winter woods
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Peperomia plant in a pot with tradescantia

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My Favorite Houseplant

My favorite houseplant is the one I haven't killed. This is my true confession: I'm pretty rough on houseplants. Over
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Chapel at with green door and cross at Howard Finster's Paradise Garden

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Finster Fest @ Howard Finster Paradise Gardens

Howard Finster was a Man of Visions. He was a preacher, folk artist and celebrity in his own time. He passed in 2001,
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Nasturtium and lupine seedlings and more in nursery pots

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Winter Sowing Seeds

There's an old-fashioned seed-starting technique that's getting a lot of attention and I decided to try my hand at it
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Building in Greenville, South Carolina at sunset

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Weekend in Greenville, SC

Greenville, SC, is just a few hours' drive from Atlanta and perfect for a weekend getaway. Especially when the getaway
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Award winning gardening books stacked on a railing

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AHS Book Award Winners 2025 Announced

Each year, the American Horticultural Society honors the best gardening-related books published in North America. As in
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Poison ivy growing around the base of a tree

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How to Spot Poison Ivy

A couple years ago, I volunteered at a Habitat for Humanity house building project. If you've never been a part of a
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A Monarch butterfly in a summer garden

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3 Great Garden Ideas for Spring

Thoughts of spring can mess with your mind. The greening of the world around you lifts your spirits and energizes your
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Planter with sweet potato vine and orange flowers by a fireplace

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Join Great Grow Along 2025

Learning more about gardening is fun and easy with the upcoming Great Grow Along 2024 event. This free virtual event is
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Face planter with greenery spilling over the left side and grass in the middle

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Spring 2025 Garden Events in Atlanta

I'm lucky to live in the Atlanta area where spring comes early. Quite often in February, we’ll have afternoon
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