Beneath the canopy of oaks, sweet chestnuts, hollies and conifers is a colourful array of camellias, azaleas, rhododendrons, maples, lilies, roses, clematis and hydrangeas. These flower in turn among ferns,…
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Follow meandering paths among woodlands, glades and wildflowers, beside tranquil lakes and waterways, across boardwalks and bridges, to discover a treasure trove of contemporary sculptures. Carefully set into the landscape,…
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This unusually large walled garden is divided into formal and productive areas, and set on several levels. It includes a restored Italian garden and a striking box parterre flanked by…
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This is part of a series with Perfect Earth Project, a nonprofit dedicated to toxic-free, nature-based gardening, on how you can be more sustainable in your landscapes at home. “New…
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Chrysanthemum greens are not what you might think. (Unless you know.) While fall brings the instantly familiar colors of chrysanthemum flowers to windows and front stoops, gardens and public plantings,…
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“Irises were my first love,” says horticulturalist Kelly D. Norris, the garden author and designer known for his “new naturalism” garden style. He started out managing his family’s iris farm…
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No garden should be without a hops plant. And not just because it makes great beer! There’s so ... Read More The post Herbal Guide to Hops: Growing, Harvesting, and…
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Penstemons are valuable garden plants, grown for their long-flowering season and popularity with bees. There are many different types of penstemon, with some suited to the alpine garden while the…
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Ugh, it’s cold and flu season again. Which means I’m busy making all sorts of herbal home remedies ... Read More The post Echinacea Root and Flower Tincture for Cold…
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A Christmas cactus can add a pop of cheerful colour to your indoor plant collection. Here’s how to ... Read More The post How to Get Your Christmas Cactus to…
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