Of course, the descriptor “best” is very subjective, but after countless years of trying/failing—and trying/failing some more—I think I’ve earned […]
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For the many gardeners whose growing-spaces are either entirely or partly shaded, shade-loving shrubs offer an important, permanent layer of
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I have planted different veronicas over the years, mainly because I always appreciate a very vertical plant that can contrast
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I have a Meyer lemon tree and a lime tree on my property. Where I live, in Marin County, CA,
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Culinary herbs add freshness and flavor to our meals. Growing them at home means a quick trip to the garden
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Anyone else love rounded shrubs? I’m not talking about topiary that’s been shaped into perfect balls thanks to Edward Scissorhands-like
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A shade garden is a green and contemplative refuge. It can also be a botanical calendar, with flowers signaling the
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I will readily admit that I have an obsession with plants that produce flowers shaped like buttons, puffs, or sweet
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This week, in honor of Midsummer, we’re sharing some of our favorite stories on Scandinavian garden design from years past.
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Blue-Eyed Grass, Sisyrinchium spp. While I have been swapping out non-natives for natives in my garden for years, blue-eyed grass
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