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Spring garden centerpiece on a table

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Rustic Spring Garden Centerpiece Ideas

I just have to share this quick idea for a spring garden centerpiece. The lovely ladies of Ama-Kanasta Garden Club
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Pink Princettia poinsettia for Christmas

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Poinsettias for Christmas

I think most people have that moment in the holiday season when it starts to feel like Christmas. For me, it's when I
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A vase made of asparagus with pink roses inside and tied with a ribbon

DIY Garden

Make an Asparagus Flower Vase

Show off your garden's bounty with a flower vase made of asparagus. The fresh green stems are the perfect way to display
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Sedums in a garden

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Sedums: Succulents for the Rest of Us

I usually get a laugh when I tell folks that I've killed succulents. Pretty funny, right? The professional garden
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Pink and blue hydrangeas in a terra cotta pot in a garden

Garden Travel

Penny McHenry Hydrangea Festival Garden Tour 2021

The 13th annual Penny McHenry Hydrangea Festival Garden Tour took place the first weekend in June 2021. These are my
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Shrubs and perennials in a late summer garden

Garden

Favorite Virtual Garden Backgrounds

I'm fortunate to work from home. HR types call this "location independent." While my remote status is a result of the
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Red camellias in Oakland cemetery

Garden Travel

Historic Oakland Cemetery in Spring

I spent a few days in March and April soaking up history in the warming spring weather at Historic Oakland Cemetery in
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Abra Lee standing beside memorial at Oakland Cemetery

Garden Travel

Walking with Abra Lee at Oakland Cemetery

"Conquer the Soil" author Talks History and Horticulture I stood on the path watching while Abra Lee knelt and
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White and pink hellebores in the garden

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3 Shade-Loving Perennials in My Garden

My number one tip for gardening success is put the right plant in the right place. If you have sun, plant sun-loving
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